Kenda Names Schiavoni General Manager of Martin Wheel

Kenda Tire recently announced the appointment of Jason Schiavoni as the new general manager of Martin Wheel, a provider of specialty tires, wheels and assemblies serving OEM, aftermarket and distribution channels across North America.

Schiavoni brings more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning manufacturing, operations, sales and financial management. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for improving operational performance, developing high-performing teams and driving sustainable business growth, according to Kenda Tire officials.

“Jason brings the right balance of operational discipline, commercial understanding and leadership experience to help guide Martin Wheel into its next phase of growth,” said Paul Starner, COO of Kenda Tires. “As we continue investing in our people, our products and our manufacturing capabilities, we’re confident Jason will play a key role in strengthening our market position and customer partnerships.”

In his new role, Schiavoni will oversee operations, commercial strategy and organizational development as Martin Wheel continues expanding its presence across specialty wheel, trailer, lawn and garden, golf, agricultural and industrial markets.

“What attracted me to Martin Wheel was the combination of its strong reputation in the industry and its presence in the local community,” Schiavoni said. “When you look at Martin Wheel’s history — along with the investment being made in the new facility — it’s clear there’s a commitment to growth and to building for the future. The opportunity to be part of that and help shape what’s next was incredibly exciting.”

Martin Wheel is preparing for its next chapter through investment in a new facility, which will provide increased capacity, improved workflow efficiency and greater flexibility to support growing customer demand, according to Kenda Tire.

Looking ahead, Schiavoni sees significant opportunity for Martin Wheel through market expansion and operational improvements that support long-term scalability.

“The biggest opportunities ahead are continuing our growth in the specialty tire and wheel market while improving how we operate internally,” Schiavoni said. “By improving lead times, refining inventory strategy and driving greater efficiency, we can better serve our customers while accelerating performance across the business.”