New owners take over OK Tire in Cranbrook

The father and son team of Lee and Jay Pratt have purchased the OK Tire and Auto Supply franchise in Cranbrook. It was owned most recently by Joe Fritz, who owns the Nelson OK Tire franchise, for several years.

Both Jay and Lee are well known in the Cranbrook retail automotive and business sectors. Jay is the frontline operator and manager of the business.

As their recent ads states, "Jay is well-respected by his customers for his work ethic and integrity while looking after their tire and auto repair needs. Jay is looking forward to the challenge of owning and managing the OK Tire Store in Cranbrook in order to build a future for his young family."

The Pratts' assumed ownership and operation management of OK Tire Cranbrook as October 1, 2013.