Article: Honeymoon's still not over; Admiral Tire owners train "em young-and it's paid off nicely for this family-run dealership.(News)

Byline: Miles Moore

Bob and Lisa Wilson got married in July 1979 and, three months later, opened their first tire and auto service store.

"We came back from our honeymoon, and two weeks later I gave my boss my notice, Bob Wilson recalled.

So the story of the business they foundednow known as Admiral Tire & Auto Service Inc.is also the story of their marriage and their family. Fittingly, the Wilsons' children and extended family are very much involved in the business.

Besides Bob, president and CEO, and Lisa, secretary/treasurer, family members working at Admiral Tire include sons Rob Wilson, manager of the commercial tire business, ...

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