CTDA, 1-800EveryRim Host New Year Luncheon

CTDA_1_800EveryRim_Luncheon_17 — Pictured from left to right: Matt Burrows,Yokohama; Billy Eordekian, 1-800EveryRim OEM Wheels; CTDA President Chris Barry, ITDG; TIA President Tom Formanek, Stellar Industries; Gianlucca Grioni, Pirelli; SEMA WTC Chairman Joe Findeis, The Plus Sizing Guide

The California Tire Dealers Association (CTDA) New Year Luncheon, hosted by 1-800EveryRim – OEM Wheels, welcomed 76 attendees representing 46 companies on Jan. 12 at the Dal Rae Restaurant in Pico Rivera, Calif.

“The spirit of this event is for guests to really enjoy the social period and to see old friends while making a whole lot of new ones. And what spirit we had!” said CTDA board member and event host Billy Eordekian of 1-800EveryRim – OEM Wheels.

During the luncheon, speakers from different areas of the tire industry shared insights and tools with CTDA. Speakers included:

– Tire Industry Association President Tom Formanek discussed what the presidential election might mean for the tire industry.

– SEMA Wheel & Tire Countil Chairman Joe Findeis talked about the benefits tire dealers could gain when using the WTC Ride Guide to determine vehicle performance relating to wheel and tire sizing.

– Chris Likert of Federated Insurance spoke as CTDA’s official liability Insurance vendor.

– CTDA Director Dave Redfern highlighted the benefits of CTDA membership and CTDA President Chris Barry served as Master of Ceremonies.

Federated Insurance and Yokohama Tire Corp. were gold sponsors of the luncheon, while Pirelli, Lakin Tire and Voxx Wheels were silver sponsors.

Door prizes were provided by Voxx Wheels, Hankook, Freedom Tire, Pirelli and Interstate Tire; and table favors were courtesy of Tires Warehouse, Freedom Tire, Pirelli, and 1-800EveryRim – OEM Wheels.

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."