BFNT promotes consumer, commercial execs

June 30, 2006

Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC has made a number of upper-level promotions in its consumer and truck tire divisions.

John Baratta, currently director, North American Consumer Replacement Tire, Retail Sales has been named vice president, North American Consumer Replacement Tire Sales. Baratta will be responsible for all replacement tire sales, retail and wholesale.

Phil Pacsi, currently executive director, North American Consumer Tire Marketing has been named vice president, North American Consumer Tire Marketing. Pacsi is responsible for product planning, forecasting, pricing, national advertising, motor sports and promotional programs.

Mike VanSicklen, currently manager, Purchase Resale, Military and Government Sales, has been named director, National Business Development. He will continue his current duties while adding ultra-high performance and new business development activities to his responsibilities.

Art Campagnoni, currently executive director, Truck and Bus Sales, has been named vice president, Truck and Bus Sales. He is responsible for all truck and bus tire sales, retail and wholesale.

Kurt Danielson, currently executive director, Truck and Bus Marketing, has been named vice president, Truck and Bus Marketing.

Danielson is responsible for truck and bus marketing efforts, including advertising, pricing, product planning and promotions.