TIA Announces the 2017-2018 Board of Directors

The Tire Industry Association has announced the winners from the 2017 Board of Directors election. Each new member selected will serve on the board for a three-year term and will take office on Oct. 30 at TIA’s Board of Director’s meeting at Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas.

The 2017-2018 New Board of Directors include:

Ernie Caramanico – Amityville Firestone, Amityville, N.Y.

Brad Feeney – TBC Corporation, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Mason Hess – Purcell Tire and Service Center, Tucson, Ariz.

Thomas Kirk Huls – TOKAH Inc. dba Big O Tire, Yucca Valley, Calif.

Additionally, TIA filled two vacancies with Daniel Childers of TCi Tire Centers in Duncan, S.C., and Russell Devens of McCarthy Tire Service Company in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Daniel will serve a two-year term and Russell will serve a one-year term.

“We would like to congratulate and welcome our incoming board members,” said Roy Littlefield, executive vice president of the Tire Industry Association. “Each year our members are presented with numerous qualified candidates that makes the selection process even more difficult. We are confident that each new member will help us strengthen our brand of keeping tire safety first.”

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."