Maxam Names Rhoades Zone Sales Director

Maxam Tire North America has named Chris Rhoades zone sales director, north.
May 5, 2026

Maxam Tire North America has named Chris Rhoades zone sales director, north.

"Chris brings more than 25 years of international experience and a distinguished track record in the tire industry," say Maxam officials. "A respected industry voice, he has been elected to serve two terms on the Tire Industry Association board of directors, reflecting his leadership and commitment to advancing the industry.

"In his most recent role at BKT Tires, Chris was responsible for driving strategic growth across highly technical and competitive OTR markets. His expertise includes aligning regional execution with global strategy, leading cross-functional teams and consistently delivering measurable revenue growth."

In his new role, Rhoades "will lead sales efforts across the Northern region, working closely with customers and partners to deliver performance, service and support that define the Maxam Tire brand."

"We are excited to welcome Chris to the Maxam team,” says Jimmy McDonnell, vice president of sales and marketing, Maxam. "Chris brings deep industry knowledge, proven leadership and a strong customer-first mindset that will create immediate value for our partners. His experience and vision will play an important role as we continue to grow our presence, strengthen relationships and expend the Maxam brand across the market.”

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