Five Earn Bauer Built Scholarships

Published: May 11, 2012

Durand, Wis.-based Bauer Built Inc. announced the 2012 winners of its G. F. "Sam" and Ethel V. Bauer/Bauer Built Inc. Scholarship Award.

Bauer Built introduced this program, which benefits employees and their families, to honor its founders in 1994 as part of the commemoration of the company’s 50th anniversary. The company has awarded some $70,000 in scholarships in the 18 years since.

Earning the $1,000 scholarships were: Ellie Brantner from Durand High School in Durand, Wis.; Tori Harris from Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School in Fairmont, Minn.; Allison Milligan from West Burlington Jr./Sr. High School in West Burlington, Iowa; Jessica Olson from Algona High School in Algona, Iowa; and Ryan Seffinga from Durand High School.

Goodyear names new Americas unit president

Ryan Waldron joined Goodyear in 2003, serving in leadership roles in finance and supply chain for multiple North America business areas.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 23, 2024

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron as president of the company's Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart. He succeeds Steven R. McClellan, who retired on April 1.

"At Goodyear, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and in Ryan Waldron, we have a customer-centric, execution-focused business leader with a deep understanding of both the marketplace and all aspects of our business, as well as a proven track record of delivering results," Stewart said. "I am thrilled to announce him as president of Goodyear's Americas business and have enormous confidence that under his leadership, both the company and our customers will reach even greater levels of success."