Ted Hughes Named AWDA Executive Director
The Auto Care Association has added Ted Hughes as its new senior director of community engagement and Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) executive director. Hughes will lead the association’s efforts to evolve community engagement among its members while also serving as the liaison between the association and its AWDA community. According to the Auto Care
CMA Adds John Lynch as Regional Sales Manager
CMA and Double Coin announced the appointment of Rocky Mountain Regional Sales Manager, John Lynch. CMS and Double Coin said Lynch will be based in Denver, covering a seven-state region from Colorado to Washington. “This role was created to support the commitment to our customers in the Mountain and Pacific time zones,” said Aaron Murphy,
Erik Olsen, Past TBC Corp. President & CEO, Dies
Erik R. Olsen, former president and CEO of TBC Corp., passed away peacefully on Sept. 28 after a brief illness, according to his obituary. He was 59. Olsen joined TBC in 2004 as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. After one year with the organization, his responsibilities were expanded to include oversight of TBC’s
Kumho Tire Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Kumho Tire announced it has appointed Nam Hwa (Ed) Cho as the new Chief Executive Officer of North America, effective October 1, 2022. He will also lead the sales and operations efforts for Kumho’s Canada and South American divisions. Mr. Cho has over 30 years of history with Kumho Tire where he has held various
TIA Membership Elects Four Board Members
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) membership has voted in two incumbents, a newcomer and a former director to its 2022-2023 board. Re-elected were Russ Devens of McCarthy Tire Service and T.J. Trum of Pomp’s Tire Service. Gary MacCausland of VIP Tires & Service was elected to his first term and rejoining the Board after a
Apollo Tyres Adds New Group Head of HR
Apollo Tyres announced that Dipankar Ghosh has joined as group head of human resources (HR) for the Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) region. Apollo says he will be responsible for overseeing key strategies in strengthening the talent pipeline, ensuring a high-performance culture and building a highly engaged ecosystem in this APMEA region. The
Les Schwab Names Mike Broberg as Next CEO
Les Schwab Tire Centers is welcoming a new CEO. Mike Broberg, the company’s CFO for the past four years, will become its next CEO in early 2023. Jack Cuniff, who became CEO in 2018, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2022. Cuniff will become chair of Les Schwab’s Board when the transition
ATD Names Moid Alwy as Chief Supply Chain Officer
American Tire Distributors (ATD) has added Moid Alwy as chief supply chain officer. In this role, ATD says Alwy will oversee ATD’s supply chain and evolve the vision and strategy for the supply chain’s function and innovation. Alwy joins ATD following nearly 20 years at Target, where he began as a lead analyst in 2003
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Promotes Rob Lovi to VP of Sales
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has promoted Rob Lovi to vice president of sales, beginning August 22, 2022. Previously serving as the director of sales and national strategic accounts, Lovi’s promotion is a part of the company’s succession plan following the appointment of Mike Graber to president and CEO earlier this year. Lovi first joined Toyo
Martin Winter Joins ZC Rubber Europe Technical Center
Zhongce Rubber Group has appointed Martin Winter as technical director, tire development, EMEA & Americas, at ZC Rubber Europe Technical Center in Hanover, Germany. Winter will work with Martin Wells, vice president of ZC-Technical Center and Global OE, and Jörn Tietjens, key account manager, OE, to support ZC Rubber’s OE project development and compliance with
Darren McLea Joins Molloy Sales Development
Molloy Sales Development has hired Darren McLea, former partner at McLea’s Tire & Automotive in Santa Rosa, California. After graduating from San Diego State University, McLea returned home to Santa Rosa and helped his family build McLea’s Tire & Automotive. The business became a client of Molloy Sales Development, which helped grow the business. A
Tom Glaser Joins Bartec USA
Bartec USA has hired Tom Glaser as part of the company’s team of North American account executives. Glaser’s career in the automotive aftermarket spans more than 30 years and includes the role of district sales manager, Bartec says, adding he has extensive experience in sales management, product development and customer support.
