Umphress opens tire business in Ewing

Ewing's newest business is owned by 2021 Summerland School graduate Anthony Umphress.

A Ewing native, Umphress was inspired to open his business - Tony's Tires - after working for Connot Tire Services in O'Neill for a year. Although he loved what he did, the idea of working for himself, instead of a boss, began to sound like a million-dollar idea.

Although the endeavor was Umphress's idea, his father, Jake, inspired him to enter the business world.

Jake owns a trucking company, Umphress Trucking, and grew up around a strong business leader. Having his dad by his side, helped inspire his busine...