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​Gary A. Tillery - Curriculum Vitae
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GARY TILLERY
​619-405-2124 / gary@artillerytires.com
AREA OF EXPERTISE
AUTOMOTIVE STANDARD OF CARE TIRE STORES / AUTOMOTIVE
Evaluate Tire/Auto Repair Shop compliance with Industry Standards in regard to the sale and servicing of tires, wheels, and supporting infrastructure.
CONTACT ME
CALIFORNIA LOCATION
9151 Palomino Ridge Dr.
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Lakeside, CA 92040
IDAHO LOCATION
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20348 N. Ramsey Rd.
Rathdrum, ID 83858

Experience


Tires

  • UTQG and DOT Tire Nomenclature
  • Tire and Wheel Nomenclature
  • Passenger Tire Installation and Repair
  • Off the Road and Commercial Truck Tire Installation
  • Effects of Tire Aging
  • Effects of Low Inflation Pressure
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
  • Tire Construction Radial and Bias
  • Wheel Torque
  • Tire Tread Pattern
  • Foam Fill Commercial and Heavy Equipment
  • Tire Recall and Warranty Processing

Forensics Training

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
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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.

San Diego State University

1978 - 1983 / Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

United State Navy

1972 - 1978
  • Nuclear Machinist’s Mate Petty Officer First Class (E6), Nuclear Power Plant Operator on a Nuclear Submarine.
  • Operated and maintained equipment in engineering spaces during operational and maintenance periods.
  • Maintained quality control logs underway and refit. Ships emergency welder while  underway.
  • Maintained personal radiation log.​

Memberships & Affiliations

  • ​Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Member
  • Tire Industry Association (TIA) Member
  • California Tire Dealers Association (San Diego Chapter past President and Vice-President)
  • California Tire Dealers Association (Past Board of Directors)
  • U. S. Tire Manufactures Association (USTMA) (Previously known as RMA) subscriber
  • Tire Society- Subscriber
  • Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Member
  • San Diego Nice Guys Charity Organization (Board of Directors) Member
  • Chairman Nice Guys Charity Christmas Event (Past)
  • Irish Congress of Southern California (ICSC) Member
  • Friendly Sons of St Patrick (Member)
  • United States Submarine Veterans Inc. Member

 

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Telephone

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Email

gary@artillerytires.com