AWDA Initiates New Council Members
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association welcomes new board members Dan Hanson Jr., Arnoldo Ventura, Ashlee Arnold and Garry Castles.

Bridgestone Announces New Marketing Director for Bandag
Bridgestone Americas has announced LaTres Jarret as director of marketing for Bandag. Prior to joining Bandag, Jarrett managed marketing campaigns for a number of leading brands.

Centric Parts Names New VP/GM of StopTech Division
Centric Parts is welcoming Wilson Diaz as Vice President/General Manger of its StopTech division.

Epicor CEO Retiring, New Head Named
Joe Cowan, president and CEO of Epicor Software Corp., will retire at the end of October 2017. The board of directors has appointed Stephen Murphy, former president of OpenText, to the role of CEO.

Bridgestone Hires Chief Information Officer
Bridgestone Americas has hired Stefano Mezzabotta, a former Procter & Gamble employee, as its chief information officer.

Bridgestone Promotes Damon to President of Commercial Business
Bridgestone Americas has announced that Scott Damon has been promoted to president, commercial group, U.S. and Canada for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations.

Goodyear Names New Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Digital Officer
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has promoted Mike Dwye, chief marketing officer, and Mike Dauberman as chief digital officer effective immediately.

Remy Hires VP of Sales
Darwin Moen has joined Remy Power Products as its new vice president of sales.

Continental Reorganizes Sales Organization
Continental Tire the Americas has reorganized its U.S. passenger and light truck replacement sales organization due to growth experienced over the past five years.

Suh Named Hankook Tire America President
Hosung Suh has been appointed president of Hankook Tire America Corp., replacing Hee-se Ahn.

Goldstine Named Firestone Fibers and Textiles Head
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has hired Brian Goldstine as the new president of Firestone Fibers and Textiles effective May 15.

American Eagle Accessories Group Hires Sales Manager
American Eagle Accessories Group, a division of Stellar Industries Inc., has hired Taylor Formanek as a territory sales manager.
