FOCUS Investment Banking is a leading M&A investment bank with a nationwide footprint and a global reach. Headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, FOCUS also has corporate offices in Atlanta and the Los Angeles metro area. Its team of 36 senior bankers is supported by more than a dozen analysts, senior advisors and support staff. Michael McGregor, a FOCUS Managing Director, has over 20 years of experience advising on business transfers, capital raises, and management buyouts for middle market businesses. Michael works in FOCUS’ Automotive industry group specializing in tire and service, aftermarket accessories & equipment and tire-related manufacturers and suppliers.

The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada is the Canadian trade association representing the interests of tire and other rubber manufacturers and importers of rubber goods into Canada, together with rubber recyclers and suppliers whose goods and services directly relate to the industry. As the national trade association, the Association strengthens and protects the reputation and competitiveness of the Canadian tire and rubber industry, with focus on government relations, sustainability, public education, industry data and networking.

Tread Partners is a digital marketing agency that strives to help growth-oriented tire dealers and auto repair shops drive success through insightful, coordinated marketing strategies. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, the company offers a wide array of digital marketing services for multi-location retail & commercial tire dealers and auto repair shops nationwide. Co-founded by former shop owners, Tread pairs deep industry knowledge with decades of marketing experience, delivering best-in-class results for the automotive aftermarket. Tread Partners owns and operates one of the few successful industry podcasts today, The Gain Traction Podcast. This podcast serves the tire industry interviewing top executives, managers, shop owners and thought leaders all over North America.