Charles Goodyear revolutionized the commercial rubber industry when he discovered vulcanization and filed patent U.S. 3633. The filing of this patent can be seen as a starting point for the modern tire industry.
Throughout history others built upon Goodyear’s discovery: Robert W. Thompson, John Boyd Dunlop, André and Édouard Michelin, Frank Seiberling, Harvey Firestone and more. Everyone who has worked in the tire industry over the years, whether in R&D, manufacturing or as a tire dealer has shaped the industry in some way. These individuals are members of an exclusive club – Club 3633.
CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE SOMEONE
In this section, Tire Review features the next generation leaders, members of Club 3633. These individuals are building on the success of those who’ve come before them and are leaving their own mark on their companies, communities and the industry.
Club 3633 Class of 2016
Adam Barfoot, Plant Manager, Bridgestone Americas, Aiken Country Plant
Beth Barron, Vice President of Operations, Chabill’s Tire and Auto Service
Chris Blanchette, Director of Operations, Technical and Innovation, Bridgestone Retail Operations
Jamie Bullis, Lead Technician, Bridgestone Retail Operations
Quick Chadwick, Director of Marketing, Tire Pros
Cameron Chernikow, National Program Manager, Marketing & Communications, Tire Pros
Amy Coleman, Senior Director of Marketing, Toyo Tire USA Corp.
Carson Cornelius, Branch Manager, Statewide Tire Distributors
Jason Espinoza, Sales Manager, Tire Warehouse
Colin Gallagher, Regional Sales Director, Great Lakes Region, American Tire Distributors
Zach Garrison, General Manager, Pendleton Tire Co.
Kary Gilkeson, Manager of Workforce Development, Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing Inc.
Kevin Gillingham, Outside Account Manager, American Tire Distributors
Ed Gliss, Subjective Test Driver, Michelin North America
Joaquin Gonzalez Jr., President, Tire Group International (TGI)
Brad Griffin, Vice President and Operations Manager, Griffin Tire & Auto Tire Pros
Josh Hammett, Store Manager, Family Tire Pros
Chris Han, Product Manager, Kumho Tire U.S.A.
Matt Hawkins, CEO, Snap Finance
Christopher Hayes, Business Development Manager, K&W Tire
Justin Hayes, Product Manager, Bridgestone Americas
Jacquie Hower, Director of Operations, Zimmerman’s Automotive Service Inc.
Chad Jasiunas, Technical Manager Functional Materials, Lehigh Technologies Inc.
Lee Kanney, Manager, Composite Materials Development, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Thomas Land, Assistant Branch Manager, Carroll Tire
Dustin Lucius, Mechanical Project Engineer, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Kyle Melvin, Store Manager, Palumbo’s Car Care Center Inc.
Brett Miller, Graphic Designer, Flynn’s Tire & Auto Service
Ron Mohler, Commercial Development Manager, Elgi Rubber Co.
Huseyin Ozkumru, Manager, M.I.C. Tire Pros
Shane Petty, Operations Manager, Bridgestone Americas Warren County Plant
Kevin Reim, Product Category Manager, BFGoodrich and Uniroyal Branded Tires, Michelin North America
W Rippetoe, Senior Technical Service and Training Representative, Schrader Performance Sensors
Nick Schieltz, Manager, Computer Aided Engineering, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Robert Tinson, National Account Manager, Schrader Performance Sensors
Madeline Triplett, Advertising Development Manager, Hunter Engineering Co.
Jill Trotta, Director, Automotive Group, RepairPal.com
Lawrence P. “L.P.” Vollano, Social Media/Marketing Manager/Service Writer, M.I.C. Tire Pros
Craig Wortham, Chief Operating Officer, Alyeska Tire and Auto
CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE SOMEONE
Club 3633 Class of 2017
Carmen Ackerman, Dawson Tire & Wheel
Cory Brown, Redline Automotive
Jeff Cheek, Countryside Tire and Auto Service
Brian Corbly, Corbly Auto & Tire
Robby Cutchins, Bobby’s Tire & Auto Care
Aaron Doctor, Pro Puller Tires
Gary Eavers Jr., Eavers Tire Pros
Andrea Ellett, Winding Brook Tire Pros
Jason Lightbody, Houska Automotive
Michael McGee, Public Tire Warehouse
Vahe Michaelian, 1-800EveryRim/OEM Wheels
Dr. Nicolas F. Sauty, Cooper Tire
