Management team named for Kelly Brands

Jan. 27, 2005

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has named a director of marketing and a national sales manager for its Kelly Brands, which include

Kelly, Republic, Lee and Star.

Brandon Stotsenburg has been named director of marketing. He reports to Larry Mason, president of Goodyear's North American Tire consumer division.

Stotsenburg previously served as general manager, Kelly Brands sales, between 1998-2001, then served in a variety of sales and marketing roles for Goodyear until the recent appointment.

He has held a variety of sales and marketing positions with Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, including serving as director of Dayton associate brands, prior to joining Goodyear. He holds a strong background in channel and brand marketing, as well as account management. He also has worked in retail tire operations and has experience in finance and business acquisitions.

Named as Kelly Brands national sales manager is Bob Priebe, a Goodyear veteran of 26 years.

Priebe has held positions in manufacturing, retail, field sales, advertising and corporate accounts.