Paul Reitz Named New Titan CEO

Titan International Inc. has promoted Paul G. Reitz to CEO and president, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Maurice Taylor, who served as CEO, will stay on as chairman of Titan’s board of directors.

“This has been a six year process. Six years ago we hired a search firm to find a wheel president, a tire president and a chief financial officer,” Taylor said. “When it was time to select the president of Titan, after approximately four years, the board decided that they could once again retain a search firm or choose one of these three candidates. They determined the right candidate was Paul Reitz, who was made president two years ago and has now earned the right to become both CEO and president.”

Reitz joined Titan in July 2010 as CFO and was promoted to president in February 2014. Prior working for Titan, Reitz was the chief accounting officer for Carmike Cinemas and also had leadership positions at McLeodUSA Publishing, Yellow Book USA Inc., and Deloitte and Touche LLP. He has an MBA from the University of Iowa and a bachelor’s in business administration from Northwood University.

Discount Tire & Service Centers has a new sponsorship deal with the Los Angeles Angels for the 2024 season. Discount Tire said this partnership will not only benefit its customers with season-long promotions and giveaways but will also support local non-profits.

"We're thrilled to launch this strategic partnership with the Los Angeles Angels," said Sergio Andonian, president, Discount Tire & Service Centers. "As neighbors, from Anaheim, we are dedicated to serving our local communities and providing quality tire & automotive service at the most competitive prices. Together, we look forward to making a positive and lasting impact in the communities. Add baseball to the mix, and with this winning combination, the possibilities are endless."