Our People

JOSH PORTER

Managing Director
Josh was born and raised in Hilo, right here on the Big Island where he attended and graduated from St. Joseph’s School. He finished college with a degree in Global Business Management from ASU West. While in school he managed shops and was a technical trainer for various electronic outlets in their installation department. Out of school he was the national install representative for Trimble Mobile Solutions, before moving back to the island in 2003. Josh oversees day to day operations for the company and wants to hear from you if you have any thoughts, questions, or concerns at any time.

HAROLD CRAWFORD

Operations Manager
Harold Crawford brings 30 years of tire and automotive repair experience to the company. He is responsible for the day to day operations as well as Human Resources and training of the entire Lex Brodie's staff. Harold can be seen in all areas of the company and is willing to listen and help with any customer concern.

RON  YASSO

Hilo Store Manager
Ron Yasso is the Store Manager for our Hilo Store on the East side of the Island. He brings over 30 years of tire knowledge to our company. If he is not busy working, you may find him playing golf on his spare time.

DANIEL  PERREIRA

Pahoa Store Manager
Daniel Perreira manages the Pahoa Store located at the Pahoa Marketplace in lower Puna. He has been in the automotive & tire industry for most of his life in which fourteen years have been with us at Lex Brodie’s Tire. Prior employment included Firestone & Goodyear.
Daniel was born and raised in Hawaii. Attended school at Waiakea Waena and graduated from Waiakea High. He went on to graduate from college at HCC Hilo. Daniel is married to his beautiful wife Tina and together they have 3 children which he says keeps them very busy. His hobbies include camping, hunting, fishing, ATV riding, racing and rodeo. But right now, most of his spare time is spent just trying to keep up with the kids and their sports.
Daniel and his staff will always welcome you with Aloha!

CHRIS  McKNIGHT

Kona Store Manager
Chris McKnight manages the Kona Store located on Kaiwi Street in the Old Kona Industrial Area. His helpful enthusiasm is evident as soon as you walk into the store, but don’t let his youthful looks fool you. Chris has been involved with automotive repair and maintenance since 1990. He is ASE certified and has received training from the Michelin Tire Company making him Gold Certified. Chris grew up in Florida, and lived in Colorado before coming to Kona in 2004. On his days off, Chris enjoys golfing, fishing and spending quality time with his wife.

MARK  LOW

Waimea Store Manager
Mark Low manages the Waimea Store located at the Parker Ranch Center in Kamuela. Mark brings his youthful energy and insight to the growing automotive market. He is also certified by Michelin with Bronze, Silver and Gold training which covers the latest in tire technology. Mark shows integrity and compassion in all that he does and credits these attributes to the education and discipline that he received from being a thirteen year student through St. Joseph School. His hobbies include playing basketball and home improvement projects, but most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife Sharon and children.