On December 2, 2002, Dan De Rose became the owner of Berry Tire Company in Libertyville. Berry Tire & Auto has been in the tire business for 80 years, and servicing Libertyville and Lake County since 1965.

Dan De Rose has been an employee of the company since 1966. He has done various jobs in the organization and was appointed general manager in 1985, and has held that position since.

This purchase has made a lifelong dream come true of owning his own business. Thirty-six years of experience in the tire and automotive business will be beneficial to the success of Berry Tire & Auto. They sell Goodyear, Michelin, BFGoodrich, Uniroyal, General, Continental, and Mastercraft tires.

The store hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dan De Rose resides in Libertyville with his wife and two of his sons.