Tire Review Magazine Announces First Top Shop Award Winner Pamela Gatto

AKRON, OHIO – Tire Review magazine proudly announces the winners of its 2007 Tire Review Top Shop Award. The Tire Review Top Shop Awards presented by Hennessy Industries seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada.

This year’s Top Shop winner is Gatto’s Tires & Auto Service, headquartered in Melbourne, Florida. The seven-location dealership, owned by Pamela Gatto, has been in business for 35 years. Founded in 1972 by her father, Mike Gatto, the company currently has 70 full-time employees and carries Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly, Toyo, Michelin, BFGoodrich and Delta tire lines. Gatto’s sees 98 percent of its sales come from the retail side, with tire sales making up 50 percent of its annual revenues.

“My father started this business in 1972 with the simple premise that we don’t sell tires and service, we sell peace of mind and make vehicles safe for our customers,” said Pam Gatto. “It is exciting to win ‘Top Shop’ and know that this premise and our commitment to the community is being recognized and celebrated.”