Discount Tire Adds to Iowa Footprint

Discount Tire opened its first tire store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Oct. 13. The opening also marks the fourth Discount Tire store within the state.

The 7,373-square-foot store will initially operate with 10 employees and add additional positions as it grows.

“Providing a needed service for tires in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is what makes us proud,” said Jon Nelson, store manager of the new Discount Tire. “We are happy to be part of the community and look forward to working with its residents and businesses for years to come.”

“As we continue our expansion in the Heartland region our main focus is seeking opportunities to serve communities like Cedar Rapids,” said Rob Wise, regional vice president for Discount Tire. “The need for tires is always growing and it is more important than ever for the Cedar Rapids community to have a reliable tire expert to educate them about the basics of tire safety.”

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."