Current Board Members (2010)
President - John Connolly
Treasurer - Rob Mooney
Secretary - Char Swaney
Board Member At Large - Terri Pelham
Board Member At Large - Gary Garcia
Chapter Presidents:
Clint Johnson - Northern
Randy Clark - Pikes Peak
James Conour - High Plains
Brian Weber- Southwest
Larry Lievers - Southern
Jim Schofield - Boulder
Bonnie McGhghy - Western Slope
John Connolly- Heavy Duty
Gary Garcia - Denver
Eddie Havener - High Country
PUC Liason: Ted Barrett - New to 2010
Colorado State Patrol Liason: Major Kris Meredith
Lobbyist: Chuck Ford
Towing & Recovery Professionals of Colorado is the state association here to help towers find information on our industry, handle state level legislation, meetings with other towers to find out what is happening in their part of the state. We also have a Widows and Orphans Relief Fund that helps families in the case of a serious accident or death.
TRPC Mission Statement & Code of Ethics
See the By-Laws (they are in MSWord)
This Association is formed, fostered, and
nurtured to
. -Serve the public interest by educating the public about the towing
& recovery profession.
. -Encourage members to provide the public with adequate and professional
services, by operating with safety and dispatch, by using quality
equipment, and by utilizing well-trained and courteous personnel.
. -Maximize cooperation with governmental and law enforcement agencies.
. -Promote economic stability and profitability for its members through
the dissemination of information on cost saving practices and economy
through group activities.
. -Foster and promote a cooperative relationship between all professional
wrecker operations and their principals.
. -Maintain relationships between the public, governmental agencies,
and affiliated business members to create a better understanding of
problems incurred and of contributions made by members.
. -Encourage rules or regulations of regulatory bodies and enlightened
legislation that will enable the industry represented by the members
to accomplish more completely these PRECEPTS.
CODE OF ETHICS
As members of TRPC, we subscribe to the following principles.
Members shall:
A. Encourage the American free enterprise system.
B. Hold our profession in high esteem and strive to enhance its prestige.
C. Uphold a duty of integrity, honor, fair dealing and courtesy to
the general public in the operation of all facets of business.
D. Take pride in and keep equipment and drivers clean, neat, and professional.
E. Keep informed of and comply with all city, county, state, and federal
laws, as well as all rules and regulations promulgated by all regulatory
bodies designated to administer and enforce such laws.
F. Be truthful and be accurate in advertising and soliciting business.
G. Comply with all wage and hour laws, State Worker's compensation
laws, and payroll tax laws.
H. Perfect skills and increase knowledge through continuing education
and training.
I. Cooperate with and assist other people in the interest of our profession.
J. Strive to improve our internal business methods to strengthen our
economic well-being thereby improving our ability to serve the public
and conform to the TRPC Constitution and By Laws.
K. Bring to the attention of the TRPC Association any information
believed to be in violation of any law or regulation.
Six Way Test: In order to comply with the CODE OF ETHICS,
ask yourself the following:
1. IS IT HONEST?
2. IS IT JUST TO EVERYONE?
3. WILL IT BUILD A GOOD INDUSTRY IMAGE?
4. WILL IT BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC?
5. CAN YOU BE PROUD OF THE WORK THAT YOU DO?
6. HAVE YOU BEEN ETHICALLY AND MORALLY COMPETITIVE
Mail: P.O. Box 740606, Arvada, CO. 80006
Tel: 303-789-2593
Fax: 303-733-5564
Email: boardmembers@trpc-colorado.com
Web: www.trpc-colorado.com
CDOT has installed a lot of cable guard rail on I-70 and I-25. This cable is under a lot of tension even when it is off of the hangers. If we have an accident where a vehicle gets entangled with the guardrail, do not cut the cable.
We need to notify CDOT before any of these cables are cut. The danger is in cutting a cable that is under tension as significant weight can cause the cable to recoil and whip that could result in serious or fatal injury.
The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum has successfully launched the towing industry Survivor Fund. The Survivor Fund is the latest addition to the ITRHFM family and was established to help the families of the men and women that have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of service. |