TBC Corp. Promotes Sam Kato to President, CEO
Laurent Bourrut will retire after completing his two-year stint as president of TBC.
Pep Boys Names Scott Collette as New CEO
Before joining Pep Boys, Scott Colette was COO of Menards for 13 years.
Wessels Named CEO of Leeds West Group, Schader Now Exec. Chairman
Schader will now focus on the growth and expansion of the company from a global perspective across all of its investment platforms.
TIA CEO, SEMA WTC to Headline California Tire Dealer Luncheon
The California Tire Dealers Association will hold its annual CTDA / 1-800EveryRim New Year Luncheon at Geezers Restaurant on Jan. 26, 2023, in Santa Fe Springs, California. Tire Industry Association (TIA) CEO Dick Gust and SEMA Wheel & Tire Council Select Committee Member Steve Swanson of The Carlstar Group will headline as speakers at the
TechForce CEO: The Tech Shortage Will Pass if the Industry Steps Up Now
This year’s Transportation Technician Supply and Demand report, released Nov. 1, might make you involuntarily suck your teeth. Compiled annually by the TechForce Foundation, the report helps us understand the current and projected shortfalls of professionals needed to service the nation’s automotive fleet. Here’s a breakdown of some of the stats that blew our hair
MotoRad CEO Matt Buchholz: ‘Pride is Unproductive’
At 17, Matt Buchholz, now CEO of MotoRad, got his first job turning wrenches and along the way discovered what he describes as “a passion for high levels of customer service.” In this drive to meet the needs of customers while building his career and developing his leadership skills, Buchholz shares that he sought out
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
Leeds West Groups CEO Talks Expansion Strategy
With 121 automotive retail locations and counting, Leeds West Groups (LWG) is a company you oughta know. It is the biggest Big O Tires franchisee and is a private equity-backed company that has reaped rewards from its investment in tire retail. According to CEO Judd Shader, the group will strategically expand its reach, especially on
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
Monro CEO Credits ‘Operational Improvements’ for Sales Boost
Monro, Inc. announced financial results for its first quarter, ending June 25, 2022, and reported that sales increased 2.3% to $349.5 million, as compared to $341.8 million for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 26, 2022. During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, the company opened three stores and closed four stores.
