Toyo hires Holst, Stevenson

Oct. 24, 2008

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has hired Wally Holst to be a regional sales manager and Bill Stevenson to be a district sales manager.

Holst, who most recently worked in sales for Kumho Tire U.S.A Inc., is an 11-year tire and automotive sales veteran. His territory covers upstate New York and parts of Pennsylvania.

Stevenson, a commercial tire sales veteran, will cover the Northeast.

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