The Tri-City Transmission Story
The Beginning
Back on March 20, 1972, the partnership of Leon Bouchy and Michael Young realized a dream with the grand opening of Tri-City Transmission Service. They knew their strong work ethic and ability to communicate with people would serve them well in their new positions as local business owners.
Leon and Mike rented four bays of a seven-bay garage on North Hayden Road in Tempe, Arizona. It was behind the Gas-n-Go service station -- and you couldn't even see the front of the building from the street at that time! They were given their first stock order of parts on consignment and a $5,000 loan was secured with a handshake and a promise, using some used equipment as business assets.
Fortune smiled as Tri-City Transmission opened its doors that first day. There were customers! In time, the business attracted fleet accounts such as SRP, APS, the U.S. Post Office, and the Scottsdale Police. Leon and Mike worked long and hard -- and hundred-hour weeks were common. The increased business prompted the hiring of their first employees and the renting of the other three bays of the building.