The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the results of the 2014-2015 Board of Directors election. The following took over six seats on the board, each with a three-year term.
- Steve Burhenn, Becker Tire & Treading, Inc., Great Bend, Kan.
- Daniel Childers, TCi Tire Centers, Duncan, S.C.
- John Evankovich, Sam’s Club, Bentonville, Ark.
- Robert Hendry, 31 Inc., Newcomerstown, Ohio (returning)
- Chris Monroe, Monroe Tire & Services, Shelby, N.C.
- Jason Williams, Jack Williams Tire Company, Scranton, Pa.
“We continue to be fortunate that so many qualified candidates have a desire to serve TIA and the industry,” said Roy Littlefield, TIA executive vice president.
Additionally, Alpio Barbara of Redwood General Tire Pros in Redwood City, Calif., was placed into the one-year vacancy that was created by the election of Mike Wolfe, Southeastern Wholesale Tire, to the position of treasurer.
TIA also acknowledged the work of departing board members Gary Albright, John Derringer, Robert Frick, Randy Groh, Brett Matschke and Steve Zimmerman.
The new board will be take office on Nov. 3 at TIA’s Annual Meeting at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
