Bridgestone’s Debra Hamlin Elected TIA Secretary
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) board elected Bridgestone Americas Inc. executive Debra Hamlin to secretary, June 24, during its summer board meeting in Orlando, Fla., the association says. A TIA board member for the past four years, Hamlin serves as the director of environment, health, safety and sustainability – Commercial Tire Division for Bridgestone Americas.
Toyo Tires Announces Executive Changes in Manufacturing
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. announced executive appointments at Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing Inc. (TNA), effective as of July 1. Shinji Tanabe has been appointed chairman and CEO of TNA, which manufactures Toyo and Nitto branded passenger and light truck tires in White, Georgia. He will be responsible for the overall plant organization,
Curtis Brison Joins TireHub as VP of Sales, Marketing & Strategic Growth
TireHub, the national tire distributor co-founded by Bridgestone and Goodyear, has hired Curtis Brison to fill the role of vice president of sales, marketing and strategic growth. “Adding Curtis to our executive team is a win for TireHub and for our customers,” said CEO Ted Becker. “He is a proven leader and accomplished industry executive.
Hankook Tire America President to Step Down July 1
Curtis Brison is moving on from his role as president of Hankook Tire America Corp., effective July 1. According to a statement from Hankook Tire, Sooil Lee, CEO of Hankook Tire & Technology, will assume the role of interim president. Lee previously served as president of Hankook Tire America Corp. from 2009-2012 and also from
TBC Announces Brian Maciak to Lead Big O Tires Team
After a 17-year career at Big O Tires, a subsidiary of TBC Corporation, Jim Bull, vice president and general manager of Big O Tires, will retire effective July 1. Big O says over the past three years, and under Jim’s leadership, the company has achieved record sales and record profitability, including becoming one of four TBC brands to
Former Yokohama Tire Executive Jim MacMaster Passes Away
Jim MacMaster, Yokohama Tires’ former executive vice president and chief operating officer, passed away on June 14. He was 75. MacMaster, who spent 39 years in the tire industry, retired from Yokohama in 2010 after 30 years with the company. He also served as chairman of the Rubber Manufacturers Association from 2007-2009. MacMaster was also
TireHub Hires Grant Dismore as Vice President of Operations
TireHub has hired Grant Dismore to fill the role of vice president of operations. Dismore has previously served in executive roles at Interstate Batteries, the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages. He has extensive experience in customer-facing delivery operations, distribution strategy implementation, large fleet operations and complex supply chain initiatives, the company
Winhere Brake Parts Hires New Director of Friction Category
Winhere Brake Parts has added Tony McKey as its new director of friction category. Prior to joining Winhere, McKey spent 26 years with NAPA Auto Parts and most recently was the director of category management for the NAPA Brakes offering. Winhere says McKey’s aftermarket experience spans a variety of leadership positions including responsibilities in operations
TIA Reorganizes Leadership Team
The Tire Industry Association has reorganized its leadership team in a move to create an organizational structure that will better serve TIA’s mission into the future, CEO Richard Gust has announced. The changes include new titles and responsibilities for long-time TIA executives Sandra Martinez, who becomes chief operating officer; Kevin Rohlwing, who is now chief
Hamaton Promotes Vice President of North American Subsidiary
Hamaton has promoted Enri Osmani, general manager of Hamaton Inc., to vice president of the company’s North American distribution and technical center. Osmani has worked in the TPMS market for 12 years and has invaluable experience and a tremendous network within the industry, Hamaton says. When Hamaton’s Michigan-based subsidiary opened in 2016, Osmani was responsible
Michael Graber Appointed President & CEO of Toyo Tire USA
Toyo Tire announced that Michael Graber has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp., the aftermarket sales unit for Toyo-branded passenger, light truck and commercial truck tires in the United States. Toyo says Graber has been vice president of sales for Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp., and brings nearly 30 years
Sullivan Tire Company Names New President, CEO
Sullivan Tire says it has promoted Joseph M. Zaccheo to president and CEO of Sullivan Tire Company. Sullivan Tire says Zaccheo has been a part of the Sullivan Tire team for 26 years. A licensed CPA, he started out in the finance department, and he was promoted to chief financial officer and then chief operating
