GARY TILLERY
619-405-2124 / gary@artillerytires.com
619-405-2124 / gary@artillerytires.com
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CALIFORNIA LOCATION
9151 Palomino Ridge Dr. Lakeside, CA 92040 |
IDAHO LOCATION
20348 N. Ramsey Rd. Rathdrum, ID 83858 |
Experience
Tires
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Forensics Training
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Tire Forensics (SATAI)
Sept. 2014 / Thomas R. Giapponi Vehicle Technology/Vehicle Dynamics Forum (SEMA) Nov. 2014 / John Waraniak, SEMA VP Vehicle Technology CSA, Changing Face of Truck Tire Service (SEMA / TIA) Nov. 2014 / Kevin Rohlwing TIA training Risk Management and Standard of Care (SEMA / TIA) Nov. 2014 / Kevin Rohlwing / Laramie Sandquist TIA training Understanding CAN Codes (AAPEX) Nov. 2014 / Steve Caruso Diagnosing the Connected Vehicle (AAPEX) Nov. 2014 / Ben Johnson Crash Data Retrieval Technician Tech Level 1 and 2 (Collision Safety Institute) Dec. 2014 / Doug English CTS-200SW, Basic Commercial Tire Service Training Tire Industry Association, Jan. 2015 / on line Advanced Testifying Skills for Experts ( 2 SEAK) Jan. 2015 / Steven Babitsky, Esq. ATS-400 Certified Automotive Tire Service Trainer - Tire Industry Association April 14-17, 2015 / Matt White August 11, 2017 / Recertification CTS-400 Certified Commercial Truck Tire Service Instructor - Tire Industry Association April 27-May 1, 2015 / Kevin Rohlwing August 24, 2017 / Recertification |
Training More than Tires (SEMA/TIA)
Nov. 2015 / Kevin Rohlwing TIA Training Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for Trucks (SEMA/TIA) / Nov. 2015 / Matt White / TIA Training TM5- Truck Tires at 10: The Facts about Torqueing Wheels (SEMA/TIA) Nov. 2016 / Kevin Rohlwing TIA Training How Bias Can Affect Your Case-Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA) Feb.11, 2017 / Raquel Cohen, Esq. Dealing With High Conflict People - Forensics Expert Witness Association (FEWA) Feb. 11, 2017 / John Edwards, Esq. Prep for Depo - Trial Forensics Expert Witness Association (FEWA) Sept. 26, 2017 / Sean Simpson, Esq. Basic Concepts - TPMS-Best Practices - TPMS-WEBINAR Oct 12, 2017 / Schrader Trainer- W. Rippetow Basic Alignment Tips and Training - Hoffman Alignment Systems Oct. 12, 2017 / Bob Ryan Service Tech / Escondido office Tips on How Lawyers Find Experts - Forensics Expert Witness Association (FEWA) Nov. 2016 / Mark Nadeau, Esq. Recommended Practices Review, Task Force S.2-Tire and Wheel March 18-21st / American Trucking Association / Technology Maintenance Council (ATA/TMC) Conference |
Professional History
Consultant and Trainer in Retail Sales
2018 / TIRE DYNAMICS
Consultant / Expert Witness
2013 - Present
Owner / Operator
1986 - 2013 / TIRE DEPOT INC. / SAN DIEGO, CA
Established, developed and managed an independent wholesale/retail automotive tire store with a tire volume of over 13,000 tires a year with a ten employee workforce. Acted on behalf of Michelin America Small Tires (MAST) as an associate dealer for Michelin, Uniroyal and BF Goodrich. Also marketed Goodyear, Falken, Pirelli, Sumitomo and many other tires. Inspected and evaluated over 500 tires for warranty consideration of many makes of tires used on both foreign and domestic models of cars and light trucks; including, motor homes, box trucks, off-the-road vehicles, heavy equipment and commercial light trucks. Sold and installed Poly Fill (foam fill) for commercial use in heavy construction equipment. Processed two manufacturer tire recalls: the Firestone (Ford Explorer) tire and BFG tire recalls of 2000 and 2012. Familiar with the industry Tire Guide and various manufacturer tire fitment guides for authorized safe tire sizing substitutions and Plus 1, 2, 3 conversions. In addition, have used Load Inflation Tables from Tire and Rim Association for correct tire loading application. Analyzed hundreds of tire failures to determine possible manufacturer defects, road hazard or customer misuse. Reviewed employee quality of inspection, repair and alignment of hundreds of autos and light trucks, including the rebuilding of suspensions. Established employee training programs and enforced safety procedures for proper tire installation techniques. Established company policy guidelines for tire fitness. Administered Cal / OSHA program. Set standards for customer and employee relations.
2018 / TIRE DYNAMICS
Consultant / Expert Witness
2013 - Present
Owner / Operator
1986 - 2013 / TIRE DEPOT INC. / SAN DIEGO, CA
Established, developed and managed an independent wholesale/retail automotive tire store with a tire volume of over 13,000 tires a year with a ten employee workforce. Acted on behalf of Michelin America Small Tires (MAST) as an associate dealer for Michelin, Uniroyal and BF Goodrich. Also marketed Goodyear, Falken, Pirelli, Sumitomo and many other tires. Inspected and evaluated over 500 tires for warranty consideration of many makes of tires used on both foreign and domestic models of cars and light trucks; including, motor homes, box trucks, off-the-road vehicles, heavy equipment and commercial light trucks. Sold and installed Poly Fill (foam fill) for commercial use in heavy construction equipment. Processed two manufacturer tire recalls: the Firestone (Ford Explorer) tire and BFG tire recalls of 2000 and 2012. Familiar with the industry Tire Guide and various manufacturer tire fitment guides for authorized safe tire sizing substitutions and Plus 1, 2, 3 conversions. In addition, have used Load Inflation Tables from Tire and Rim Association for correct tire loading application. Analyzed hundreds of tire failures to determine possible manufacturer defects, road hazard or customer misuse. Reviewed employee quality of inspection, repair and alignment of hundreds of autos and light trucks, including the rebuilding of suspensions. Established employee training programs and enforced safety procedures for proper tire installation techniques. Established company policy guidelines for tire fitness. Administered Cal / OSHA program. Set standards for customer and employee relations.
Co-Owner
1985-1986 / “Gas” Island Sales
Co-Owned a tire wholesale company selling to 26 service stations and garages in San Diego.
Nuclear Test Engineer
1983-1985 / Pearl Harbor Shipyard, Department of Defense
Duties included preparing test procedures for repairs of nuclear related steam and reactor systems, instruction and
preparation of remedial courses for new test engineers. Collateral duties included directing over 20 engineer “new
hires” while building and designing new office spaces during shipyard shutdown.
1985-1986 / “Gas” Island Sales
Co-Owned a tire wholesale company selling to 26 service stations and garages in San Diego.
Nuclear Test Engineer
1983-1985 / Pearl Harbor Shipyard, Department of Defense
Duties included preparing test procedures for repairs of nuclear related steam and reactor systems, instruction and
preparation of remedial courses for new test engineers. Collateral duties included directing over 20 engineer “new
hires” while building and designing new office spaces during shipyard shutdown.
San Diego State University1978 - 1983 / Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
United State Navy1972 - 1978
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