BFNAT Changes OTR/Ag Tire Management

The impending retirement of Ralph Burchfield, president of its off-road tire group, has created a number of management changes at Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire.

Published: December 4, 2007

Burchfield has opted to retire at the end of this year, ending a 36-year career with the company.

As a result, BFNAT is “streamlining” its OTR and agricultural tire businesses, with three group vice presidents now reporting to BFNAT President Asahiko “Duke” Nishiyama.

Heading the agricultural tire group will be vice president Kenneth Allen, formerly executive director of sales and marketing for Firestone Agricultural Tire Co.

Leading the OTR group will be Shawn Rasey, formerly executive director of the OTR group.

Heading up the tube group will be Scott Gateley, general manager. (Tire Review/Akron)
Manager, in 2005.

BKT celebrates International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

BKT said it has made an effort to show a commitment to supporting sports through multiple initiatives, partnerships and sponsorships.

By Christian Hinton

Published: May 1, 2024

During International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6, BKT highlighted the role of sport as a catalyst for social inclusion, health and well-being. Over the years, BKT said it has made an effort to show a commitment to supporting sports through multiple initiatives, partnerships and sponsorships.