STO teammates laced up for the 2026 Glass City Marathon — and they delivered.

The STO relay team — Nick Wingate, Donna Wingate, Joe Shrader, Ashley Greely & Bob Feldbauer — finished 4th in the Corporate Mixed Relay division.

On April 27, 2026, the streets of Toledo filled with thousands of runners for the Glass City Marathon. Mixed in with the crowd were seven people from Shrader Tire & Oil — from the corner office to the shop floor — who showed up, put in the miles, and reminded us that the same grit that drives this company shows up well outside of work hours too.

The Relay Team: 4th Place, Corporate Mixed Division

Five members of the STO family joined forces to tackle the relay: Joe Shrader (CEO), Bob Feldbauer (CFO), Ashley Greely (Safety Training Manager), and Nick and Donna Wingate from our Perrysburg location.

The team finished 4th out of all mixed male/female teams in the corporate relay division. It’s not every day you see a CEO and CFO running alongside a safety manager and a husband-and-wife team from the shop. But that’s kind of the point — at STO, the org chart doesn’t define who we are. This team shared miles, cheered each other on, and crossed the finish line together.

See the official results: 2026 Glass City Marathon Corporate Relay Results

The Full Marathon: Neil Chryst’s 24th

Neil Chryst, Sales, crossing the finish line — marathon #24.

And then there’s Neil Chryst, Sales, who ran the full 26.2 miles — for the 24th time.

Twenty-four marathons. Let that sink in. While most of us are still negotiating with ourselves to take the stairs, Neil has been quietly stacking full marathons for years. No fanfare, no fuss — just showing up, putting in the work, and finishing strong. If you’ve ever been on a sales call with Neil, this probably doesn’t surprise you.

What This Has to Do With Tires (Bear With Us)

We’re a tire and oil company. We spend our days thinking about uptime, reliability, and keeping fleets moving. Those things don’t happen by accident — they take consistency, preparation, and people who don’t quit when it gets hard.

That’s the same mentality we saw on the course Sunday. And it’s the same one our team brings to work every day. Whether it’s 3 a.m. roadside service, a retread program that saves a fleet real money, or a 24th marathon, the common thread is people who are built to go the distance.

Celebrating at the finish — medals well earned.

Proud of every one of them. See you at mile 25 next year. 💙

Q: How did Shrader Tire & Oil place in the Glass City Marathon? The STO corporate relay team finished 4th out of all mixed male/female teams in the corporate relay division at the 2026 Glass City Marathon.

Q: Who ran for Shrader Tire & Oil at the Glass City Marathon? The relay team included Joe Shrader (CEO), Bob Feldbauer (CFO), Ashley Greely (Safety Training Manager), and Nick and Donna Wingate. Neil Chryst also ran the full marathon — his 24th.

Q: When is the Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio? The Glass City Marathon is held annually in Toledo, Ohio. The 2026 race took place on April 27.

For 78 years, Shrader Tire & Oil has been more than a tire and oil service provider — we’ve been a neighbor. From our Ohio locations in Columbus, Lima, Heath, Perrysburg, and Toledo, to our Michigan and Indiana stores, we’ve built our business one community at a time.

This April, we’re marking our 78th anniversary the way it feels right: by giving back.

From April 1st through April 19th, every Shrader Tire & Oil location across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana will be collecting essential personal hygiene items for local shelters and nonprofits. Every donation stays in the community where it was dropped off — no exceptions.

Why Hygiene? Why Now?

Personal care items like toothpaste, shampoo, and diapers are among the most needed yet least donated items at local shelters. They aren’t covered by food assistance programs, and for families in crisis they’re often the first thing to go. As a company that serves the hardworking people of Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana every day, we wanted our anniversary celebration to reflect what we actually believe: that business and community go hand in hand.

Most Needed Items

Please donate new, unused items only:

• Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Body Wash / Bar Soap
• Deodorant
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Razors
• Baby Wipes & Diapers

Where Your Donations Go — Every Location, Every Beneficiary

One of the things we’re most proud of with this drive is that all donations stay local. Here’s exactly where each Shrader Tire & Oil location’s donations will go:

How to Donate

Drop off any new, unused hygiene items at your nearest Shrader Tire & Oil location between April 1st and April 19th. No purchase necessary. No appointment needed. Just stop by — our team will take care of the rest.

Ohio Locations

Shrader Tire & Oil — Perrysburg

3511 Genoa Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551 | 419-837-6591

 Donating to: Leading Families Home

Shrader Tire & Oil — Hagman Rd

6032 Hagman Rd., Toledo, OH 43612 | 419-727-9468

Donating to: Leading Families Home

Shrader Tire & Oil — Toledo Fleet

6006 Hagman Rd., Toledo, OH 43612 | 419-720-0422

Donating to: Leading Families Home

Shrader Tire & Oil — Lima

2475 St. John’s Ave., Lima, OH 45804 | 419-221-5001

Donating to: Lima Rescue Mission

Shrader Tire & Oil — Heath

433 Hopewell Drive, Heath, OH 43056 | 740-788-8032

Donating to: Licking County Coalition for Housing

Shrader Tire & Oil — Columbus

2021 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH 43223 | 614-445-6601

Donating to: Star House

Shrader Tire & Oil — West Chester

9676 Inter Ocean Drive, West Chester Twp., OH 45246 | 513-766-8200

Donating to: Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio

Shrader Tire & Oil — Blissfield

8687 US-223, Blissfield, MI 49228 | 517-486-5633

Donating to: Daily Bread of Lenawee

Shrader Tire & Oil — Flint

4145.5 Davison Rd., Burton, MI 48509 | 810-288-6458

Donating to: Snuggle Sacks

Shrader Tire & Oil — Melvindale

25445 Outer Dr., Melvindale, MI 48122 | 313-386-0451

Donating to: Detroit Rescue Mission

Shrader Tire & Oil — Warren

14140 Frazho Rd., Warren, MI 48089 | 586-777-9030

Donating to: MCREST

Shrader Tire & Oil — Ypsilanti

3957 Bestech Dr., Ypsilanti, MI 48197 | 734-434-9300

Donating to: Friends In Deed

Shrader Tire & Oil — Ft. Wayne

4802 Hwy. 930, Ft. Wayne, IN 46803 | 260-420-8435

 Donating to: Vincent Village

Shrader Tire & Oil — South Bend

3160 Youngs Court, South Bend, IN 46614 | 574-968-0067

Donating to: Hope Ministries

78 Years Strong — And Just Getting Started

Since 1948, Shrader Tire & Oil has grown from a single location into one of the most trusted tire and automotive service providers across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. We serve individual drivers, families, and commercial fleet accounts — but no matter the customer, our commitment to the community has never wavered.

This hygiene drive is one small way of saying thank you — to the communities, the customers, and the hardworking people who have trusted us for nearly eight decades.

We hope you’ll join us.

— The Shrader Tire & Oil Team

Shrader Tire & Oil provides tire, oil, and automotive services to individual and commercial fleet customers across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. Find your nearest location above or visit our website to learn more.

Shrader Tire & Oil is proud to announce the results of our 2025 Coats for the Community drive. Thanks to the generosity of our employees, customers, and partners, STO collected over 200 coats, along with dozens of hats, gloves, and scarves across all 14 STO locations.

This year’s goal was simple: support the communities we serve by keeping donations local. Every coat collected at an STO location stayed in that community — donated directly to organizations who serve families right in our own neighborhoods.

At our 5 Toledo Area Locations, Cousino Restoration & Environmental partnered with us to professionally clean the donated coats before delivery — helping us provide warm, clean, ready-to-wear winter gear for families in need.

Charities supported across our service area included:

We’re supporting 15+ local charities across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana, helping children, families, seniors, and individuals in need. Here’s a simplified breakdown by charity:

“Collecting over 200 coats across 14 locations reflects who we are as a company,” said Joe Shrader, CEO and Owner. “We’re committed to serving the communities we operate in, and this drive shows the impact we can make when we all get involved.”

Our community effort even caught local media attention. 13ABC featured the coat drive and cleaning event in a feel-good news story, which you can watch here:
https://www.13abc.com/2025/12/10/local-businesses-professionally-clean-donate-hundreds-coats-families-need/

Thank you to every donor, customer, partner, and employee who helped make this year’s Coats for the Community drive a success. Together, we are helping neighbors stay warm — one coat at a time.

In April 2025, Shrader Tire & Oil proudly celebrated 77 years of keeping the transportation industry rolling and safe. To mark the milestone, we took a week to reflect on where we’ve been—and who’s helped us get here.

We kicked off the celebration by thanking the incredible people who keep STO moving forward every day. Team members at all 14 locations were treated to a morning surprise—bagels, coffee, and a whole lot of appreciation. From Monroe to Ypsilanti to Fort Wayne, it was a chance to pause, connect, and celebrate our STO family.

Then, on April 17, we stepped outside our walls to give back to the community that’s supported us since 1948. Volunteers from across the company spent the day at Sunshine Communities in Maumee, Ohio. We shared a Friendship Visit with residents, helped with spring landscaping, and even built handcrafted privacy screens to enhance comfort and dignity throughout the facility.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve—and proud that local news outlets shared our story:

📺 WTOL 11: Tire business founded in Toledo celebrates 77th anniversary with volunteering event
📺 13abc: Bright Side – April 17, 2025