J. R. Oishei

J. R. Oishei was an American theater owner and entrepreneur, best known for founding the Tri-Continental Corporation, which later became known as Trico. His commitment to improving automotive safety was sparked by a near-accident in Buffalo over a century ago, leading him to invent the world's first windshield wiper in 1917. Oishei's innovative spirit not only contributed to automotive history but also helped shape the industrial landscape of Buffalo, where Trico became a key player in the automotive supply industry.