John Sheerin will serve as the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s director of end of life tires when Michael Blumenthal retires this summer.
Sheerin will officially take over Blumenthal’s RMA duties on June 30. He will be responsible for representing the RMA on matters regarding scrap tire generation, processing and end uses within the U.S. He’ll promote environmentally and economically sound uses for scrap tires as well as educate stakeholder and public officials about proper scrap tire management. Additionally, he’ll conduct research, collect data and publish reports about scrap tire management.
“John is very knowledgeable of scrap tire environmental issues, has a strong background in the tire industry and understands how RMA represents its members,” said Charles Cannon, RMA president and CEO. “We’re excited to have him join our team.”
Previously Sheerin worked as environmental director for Bridgestone Retail Operations. At Bridgestone, he directed the tiremaker’s environmental activities, programs and systems. Additionally, Sheering worked on the creation and implementation of Bridgestone’s “Beyond Compliance” programs.
Sheerin has actively participated on RMA member committees on Bridgestone’s behalf since 2002.
Sheerin has a bachelors in civil engineering and an masters in environmental engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology and a law degree from Chicago Kent College of Law.