GRI Appoints Junkins, Cole to National Sales Manager

Aug. 20, 2024

Global Rubber Industries Pvt. Ltd. (GRI) has appointed Cara Junkins and Jeff Cole as national sales managers for the United States. 

Junkins joins GRI with a 30-year career in the tire industry, holding roles at Continental Tire the Americas LLC, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Titan International Inc., U.S. AutoForce LLC and Yokohama TWS.  

“I am thrilled to join GRI, a company deeply committed to sustainability and offering an exceptional product line for today’s market,” says Junkins. 

“I look forward to leveraging my experience to contribute to the team’s success and propel GRI to new heights in North America.” 

Cole brings 28 years of industry experience and joins GRI from Yokohama TWS where he led the U.S. and Canada aftermarket sales teams for material handling and construction tires.  

“I am excited to be a part of GRI, a company at the forefront of sustainability in the tire industry,” says Cole.