2008 Tow Show

Our founder, Mark Storer, and son Brian Storer were honored by the Towing & Recovery Association of Washington at the Northwest Tow Expo in Ferndale, WA on August 23rd, 2008 for their professionalism and contribution to the industry. Airport Towing & Burien Towing would like to thank the members and officers of TRAW for acknowledging the two men who have been the heart and soul of our business for many years.

The fatal crash that took their lives came as a shock to the entire towing industry this summer. Mark was particularly active in his towing association over the past 20 years and both he and Brian were well known throughout Washington State among towers, law enforcement officers, fire personnel, and many others.

Mark particularly enjoyed working behind the scenes for tow companies, especially when doing what he described as “killing a bill without any help” in order to serve the the towing community of Washington State. When Mark noticed that a proposed bill had the potential to become a law that would put unnecessary stress on local towing companies, he would lock himself in his office and call Legislatures and Representatives throughout Olympia, persisting over the phone until he was sure that the bill was dead. Most associations pay a lobbyist to perform these types of functions, but Mark carried the mentality that he would rather get things done himself in order for them to get done correctly; and he was very good at whatever he set his mind to.

Mark was also a contributor to his regional towing association for many years. He always paid his dues. He met with their lobbyist in Olympia almost every year. He served on the board in years past. Mark educated his drivers thoroughly and sent them to classes organized by the association. He attended the towing expo most years and contributed through donations and fundraisers. He purchased equipment via local vendors affiliated with the association. Mark also attended hundreds of monthly tow meetings and never hesitated to speak his mind for the good of the industry.

Airport Towing contributed to the show by displaying Mark’s original antique towtruck, a 1925 Ford Model TT Tow Truck, along with large photos of the proud father and son. Mark’s antique trucks have won many awards since he fully restored the Model T. There are now 12 antique trucks in the Storer Tow Truck Museum thanks to the hard work of Mark Storer and his employees.