Who is the team behind making this event what it is each and every year? Meet our “Santa’s Helpers” that volunteer their time, spending countless hours organizing the parade to make it a memorable day for the towing community, their families and all of our supporters.

Founding Members

Pat Winer – Founder

Cathy Winer – Founder

Board of Directors

Jim Bresnahan – Chariot Automotive & Towing

Ed Forsythe – Professional Towing and Recovery Operators of Illinois

Mike Irwin – Worldwide Equipment Sales
Myla Patton – Suburban Towing (Hazel Crest, IL)

Joe Skvarla – AutoMedics

We would like to introduce our new board members that joined the committee for the 2026 Parade.

Pat Paso – Goin’ Towin’

Danielle Reeves – After Hour Towing

Bryan Steinberg – Asset Biz