In addition, Mick Alley, store owner in Boise, Idaho, and Rusty Coats, vice president of operations of MFA Oil — which operates 15 Big O stores in Missouri and Arkansas — received Standing “O” Awards, which recognize franchisees and corporate associates for going above and beyond to support Big O, whether it is serving on committees, helping fellow franchisees and team members or providing outstanding customer service.
Big O corporate employees who received Standing O Awards were: Kristen Wagner, paralegal at parent company TBC; Troy Sturdivant, merchandising analyst at TBC; and David Lynch, franchise business consultant for the Northern California region.
Kevin Shuttic, vice president of Sharp Advertising in Phoenix, also was honored.
Big O also inducted into its Hall of Fame Bryan Edwards, who began his career at a Big O Tires store in Orem, Utah, in the 1970s and has owned a store in Redding, Calif., with his brothers Jay and Ken for the past 15 years.