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Ziegler Tire President Bill Ziegler Dies

Feb. 5, 2024
Bill Ziegler, longtime president of Massillon, Ohio-based Ziegler Tire & Supply Co. recently died. He was 75 years old.
Yokohama Tire Corp.
Suppliers

Yokohama Promotes Chandgie to COO

Feb. 1, 2024
Yokohama Tire Corp. has promoted Stan Chandgie from executive vice president of sales and support to chief operating officer, effective April 1, 2024.
Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.
Commercial Business

SRNA Names Williams as Sales Manager for Commercial Truck

Jan. 30, 2024
Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc. has named Sam Williams as national sales manager, west, for commercial truck tires.
Michael Touey, Halibut Blue LLC
Retail

John McCarthy Jr. Wins Hometown Award

Jan. 30, 2024
John McCarthy Jr., president of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., based-McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc., has been named Man of the Year by The Greater-Wilkes Barre Friendly Sons of St. Patrick...
SRNA
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SRNA Makes Deborah Augsburger Strategic Account Manager

Jan. 29, 2024
Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc. (SRNA) has named Deborah Augsburger as the strategic account manager for passenger car and light truck tires.

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SRNA Promotes Stewart to Director of Commercial Truck Tires

Jan. 26, 2024
Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc. (SRNA) has promoted Cliff Stewart to director of commercial truck tires.

Hankook Tire North America
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Hankook Promotes Cho, Jensen

Jan. 25, 2024
Hankook Tire America Corp. has promoted Kyuwang (Ken) Cho to vice president of U.S. PC/LT sales.

Hunter Engineering Co.
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Former Hunter VP Dave Smith Dies

Jan. 24, 2024
Dave Smith, former senior vice president of Hunter Engineering Co., has died. He was 75 years old.

Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.
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SRNA Promotes Bradford to Brand Field Specialist Manager

Jan. 24, 2024
Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc. has announced the promotion of Jonathon Bradford to brand field specialist manager.

Pueblo Tires & Service
Retail

Pueblo Tires & Service Co-Founder Has Passed Away

Nov. 16, 2023
Mary Joyce Carter Ivey, who founded McAllen, Texas-based Pueblo Tires & Service with her husband, Charles Ivey, has died.

Retail

Maguire to Replace DeSimone at NETSA

Nov. 15, 2023
The New England Tire and Service Association (NETSA) has announced Tony DeSimone is retiring as the executive director of NETSA and will be replaced by Katie Maguire.

People

TGI Names New COO and CFO

Aug. 2, 2023
Tire Group International LLC (TGI) announced Joe Rios as the new chief financial officer and Enrique Hernandez as the new chief operating officer.

MTPL
“Dhaval’s leadership qualities and associations within the tire industry will have a positive impact on the growth of the Ascenso brand,” says Marty Bezbatchenko, president of Ascenso Tires.
“Dhaval’s leadership qualities and associations within the tire industry will have a positive impact on the growth of the Ascenso brand,” says Marty Bezbatchenko, president of Ascenso Tires.
“Dhaval’s leadership qualities and associations within the tire industry will have a positive impact on the growth of the Ascenso brand,” says Marty Bezbatchenko, president of Ascenso Tires.
“Dhaval’s leadership qualities and associations within the tire industry will have a positive impact on the growth of the Ascenso brand,” says Marty Bezbatchenko, president of Ascenso Tires.
“Dhaval’s leadership qualities and associations within the tire industry will have a positive impact on the growth of the Ascenso brand,” says Marty Bezbatchenko, president of Ascenso Tires.
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Dhaval Nanavati Named Deputy CEO of MTPL

Aug. 1, 2023
Ascenso Tires North America (ATNA) has added Dhaval Nanavati as its deputy CEO of parent company Mahansaria Tyres Private Ltd.

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc.
Tatsuo Mitsuhata has been appointed chairman and CEO of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc.
Tatsuo Mitsuhata has been appointed chairman and CEO of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc.
Tatsuo Mitsuhata has been appointed chairman and CEO of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc.
Tatsuo Mitsuhata has been appointed chairman and CEO of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc.
Tatsuo Mitsuhata has been appointed chairman and CEO of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc.
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Mitsuhata Named Chairman & CEO of Toyo Americas

July 21, 2023
Tatsuo Mitsuhata has been appointed chairman and CEO of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. (TTHA), and Nobuo Yoshida has been appointed president and chief operating officer....

Tire Industry Association
Ferner will take over Aug. 1 for Ron Lautzenheiser, a Big O Tires and Grease Monkey franchisee and former TIA Board member, who has led the council since its founding in June 2022.
Ferner will take over Aug. 1 for Ron Lautzenheiser, a Big O Tires and Grease Monkey franchisee and former TIA Board member, who has led the council since its founding in June 2022.
Ferner will take over Aug. 1 for Ron Lautzenheiser, a Big O Tires and Grease Monkey franchisee and former TIA Board member, who has led the council since its founding in June 2022.
Ferner will take over Aug. 1 for Ron Lautzenheiser, a Big O Tires and Grease Monkey franchisee and former TIA Board member, who has led the council since its founding in June 2022.
Ferner will take over Aug. 1 for Ron Lautzenheiser, a Big O Tires and Grease Monkey franchisee and former TIA Board member, who has led the council since its founding in June 2022.
Suppliers

TIA Names Mark Ferner as EVAC Chair

July 20, 2023
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has named Mark Ferner, senior manager, of technical operations for Bridgestone Retail Operations, chair of TIA’s Electric Vehicle Advisory ...

TIA
TJ Trum (pictured) will replace TIA Treasurer Mike Wolfe of Southeastern Wholesale Tire, who is stepping down this fall after 14 years on the association's board, including seven years as TIA's treasurer.
TJ Trum (pictured) will replace TIA Treasurer Mike Wolfe of Southeastern Wholesale Tire, who is stepping down this fall after 14 years on the association's board, including seven years as TIA's treasurer.
TJ Trum (pictured) will replace TIA Treasurer Mike Wolfe of Southeastern Wholesale Tire, who is stepping down this fall after 14 years on the association's board, including seven years as TIA's treasurer.
TJ Trum (pictured) will replace TIA Treasurer Mike Wolfe of Southeastern Wholesale Tire, who is stepping down this fall after 14 years on the association's board, including seven years as TIA's treasurer.
TJ Trum (pictured) will replace TIA Treasurer Mike Wolfe of Southeastern Wholesale Tire, who is stepping down this fall after 14 years on the association's board, including seven years as TIA's treasurer.
Suppliers

Devens, Trum Join TIA's Executive Committee

July 10, 2023
The Tire Industry Association elected two current board members to its executive committee during its recent mid-year board meeting.

Industry News

Auto Care Association Announces Opening of Industry Award Season

June 20, 2023
The Auto Care Association announced the opening of its 2023 industry awards season and the deadline to apply is July 14.

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Dustin Dobbs has been named president and chief operating officer of Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers. He's the fourth generation of the Dobbs family to lead the St. Louis-based tire dealership.
Dustin Dobbs has been named president and chief operating officer of Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers. He's the fourth generation of the Dobbs family to lead the St. Louis-based tire dealership.
Dustin Dobbs has been named president and chief operating officer of Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers. He's the fourth generation of the Dobbs family to lead the St. Louis-based tire dealership.
Dustin Dobbs has been named president and chief operating officer of Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers. He's the fourth generation of the Dobbs family to lead the St. Louis-based tire dealership.
Dustin Dobbs has been named president and chief operating officer of Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers. He's the fourth generation of the Dobbs family to lead the St. Louis-based tire dealership.
Retail

Dustin Dobbs Named President of Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers

March 31, 2023
Dustin Dobbs, a fourth-generation tire dealer, has been named president and chief operating officer of Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers Inc.

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Bob Dunlap of Dunlap & Kyle won MTD's prestigious Tire Dealer of the Year Award in 2022.
Bob Dunlap of Dunlap & Kyle won MTD's prestigious Tire Dealer of the Year Award in 2022.
Bob Dunlap of Dunlap & Kyle won MTD's prestigious Tire Dealer of the Year Award in 2022.
Bob Dunlap of Dunlap & Kyle won MTD's prestigious Tire Dealer of the Year Award in 2022.
Bob Dunlap of Dunlap & Kyle won MTD's prestigious Tire Dealer of the Year Award in 2022.
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MTD Accepting Nominations For Tire Dealer of the Year Award

March 20, 2023
Do you know an independent tire dealer who is worthy of being named MTD’s Tire Dealer of the Year? Let MTD know today!

MTD's profile on Bob Dunlap, the 2022 Tire Dealer of the Year, was named a finalist in the 69th Jesse H. Neal Awards for Best Profile Article.
MTD's profile on Bob Dunlap, the 2022 Tire Dealer of the Year, was named a finalist in the 69th Jesse H. Neal Awards for Best Profile Article.
MTD's profile on Bob Dunlap, the 2022 Tire Dealer of the Year, was named a finalist in the 69th Jesse H. Neal Awards for Best Profile Article.
MTD's profile on Bob Dunlap, the 2022 Tire Dealer of the Year, was named a finalist in the 69th Jesse H. Neal Awards for Best Profile Article.
MTD's profile on Bob Dunlap, the 2022 Tire Dealer of the Year, was named a finalist in the 69th Jesse H. Neal Awards for Best Profile Article.
People

MTD Named Neal Awards Finalist

March 8, 2023
Modern Tire Dealer’s cover story on its 2022 Tire Dealer of the Year, Bob Dunlap, was named a finalist in the 69th Jesse H. Neal Awards for Best Profile Article.

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Moore has joined PCTNA as director of marketing. In her new role, she will oversee the company's growth strategy and execution of brand advertising and marketing activities in both the United States and Canada.
Moore has joined PCTNA as director of marketing. In her new role, she will oversee the company's growth strategy and execution of brand advertising and marketing activities in both the United States and Canada.
Moore has joined PCTNA as director of marketing. In her new role, she will oversee the company's growth strategy and execution of brand advertising and marketing activities in both the United States and Canada.
Moore has joined PCTNA as director of marketing. In her new role, she will oversee the company's growth strategy and execution of brand advertising and marketing activities in both the United States and Canada.
Moore has joined PCTNA as director of marketing. In her new role, she will oversee the company's growth strategy and execution of brand advertising and marketing activities in both the United States and Canada.
People

Prinx Expands Marketing, Sales and Accounting Divisions

March 2, 2023
Prinx Chengshan Tire North America Inc. (PCTNA) has added Nicole Moore, Kevin Aftanas, Kevin Chen and Kelly Peng to its expanding marketing, sales and accounting divisions.

Photo Credit: Apollo Tyres
In his new role, Brad Persons will oversee Apollo's commercial tire sales initiatives within the U.S. and Canada.
In his new role, Brad Persons will oversee Apollo's commercial tire sales initiatives within the U.S. and Canada.
In his new role, Brad Persons will oversee Apollo's commercial tire sales initiatives within the U.S. and Canada.
In his new role, Brad Persons will oversee Apollo's commercial tire sales initiatives within the U.S. and Canada.
In his new role, Brad Persons will oversee Apollo's commercial tire sales initiatives within the U.S. and Canada.
Commercial Business

Apollo Names Commercial Tire Sales Leader

Feb. 27, 2023
Apollo Tyres Ltd. has named Brad Persons as its new national sales head for commercial tires. In this role, Brad will oversee the company’s commercial tire sales initiatives within...

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OTR Tire Conference attendees were greeted by a Stellar Industries-built boom truck owned by Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. holding a new 63-inch tire made by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
OTR Tire Conference attendees were greeted by a Stellar Industries-built boom truck owned by Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. holding a new 63-inch tire made by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
OTR Tire Conference attendees were greeted by a Stellar Industries-built boom truck owned by Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. holding a new 63-inch tire made by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
OTR Tire Conference attendees were greeted by a Stellar Industries-built boom truck owned by Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. holding a new 63-inch tire made by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
OTR Tire Conference attendees were greeted by a Stellar Industries-built boom truck owned by Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. holding a new 63-inch tire made by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Commercial Business

Training, Technology Took Center Stage at OTR Conference

Feb. 23, 2023
Training, technology and the economy were hot topics of discussion at the 2023 Tire Industry Association OTR Tire Conference in Tucson, Ariz.