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    Tire Rack
    Scott Clark is retiring from Michelin in March 2025, and in April will move to South Bend, Ind., to lead Tire Rack as its next CEO.
    Feb. 24, 2025
    Tire Rack has named longtime Michelin North America Inc. leader Scott Clark to be its new CEO, effective April 21, 2025.
    Burt Brothers Tire & Service Inc.
    “Burt Brothers has a strong legacy of providing top-tier automotive care and I am happy to be joining this company at such an exciting time in its growth,” says David Celenza, the dealership's new chief operating officer.
    March 3, 2025
    North Salt Lake, Utah-based Burt Brothers Tire & Service Inc. has named David Celenza as its chief operating officer.
    Ralson Tire North America Inc.
    “We appreciate all of Jim’s efforts in successfully establishing Ralson in the highly important and intensely competitive U.S. commercial tire market,” says Manjul Pahwa, managing director and CEO of Ralson Tyres Ltd.
    Feb. 28, 2025
    Jim Mayfield is retiring as president of Ralson Tire North America Inc. after more than four decades in the tire industry.
    Moveero
    In his new role, Kevin Bailey will be responsible for developing Moveero's product strategy.
    Feb. 26, 2025
    Moveero has named Kevin Bailey its product manager, Americas. He will be responsible for developing the wheel and hub manufacturer's product strategy.
    Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
    At GRI, Atapattu will focus on strengthening financial resilience, achieving manufacturing excellence, optimizing the global supply chain, cultivating talent and capabilities and leveraging digital transformation for new opportunities.
    Feb. 21, 2025
    Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd. (GRI) has appointed Tharindu Atapattu as the next CEO of the company.

    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
    David Anckaert, a 25-year Goodyear veteran, has been named the chief of product strategy and planning.
    Feb. 11, 2025
    A Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. executive who has worked for the tiremaker for a quarter century has been named the chief of product strategy and planning.

    MTD
    “Confessions of a CEO” chronicles the life and career journey of Tom Gegax, the founder of Team Tire Plus. Gegax was named MTD’s Tire Dealer of the Year in 1998.
    Feb. 10, 2025
    Former MTD Tire Dealer of the Year Tom Gegax brings his story to Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video, starting on Feb. 11.

    VIP Tires & Service
    Bemis (right) received the legislative sentiment on Jan. 28 at the Maine State House in Augusta, Maine, co-sponsored by Representative Gary A. Drinkwater (left) of Milford and Representative Amy J. Roeder of Bangor.
    Jan. 30, 2025
    VIP Tires & Service has announced its Bangor, Maine, technician, Johnathan Bemis, has been honored with a legislative sentiment from the Maine State Legislature.

    Monro Inc.
    Joe Tomarchio is joining Focus Investment Banking as a senior advisor. A co-founder of Mr. Tire and subsequent acquisitions leader at Monro Inc., Tomarchio retired from Monro in 2023.
    Jan. 22, 2025
    Joe Tomarchio, a veteran automotive industry leader, has joined Focus Investment Banking as a senior advisor in its Automotive group.

    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
    Don Metzelaar most recently served as Johnson Controls International's chief manufacturing officer and global vice president.
    Jan. 9, 2025
    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has named Don Metzelaar senior vice president of global manufacturing and supply chain.

    Yokohama TWS
    Lawrence Harmon (pictured) will report to Elio Bartoli, president of Yokohama TWS.
    Jan. 6, 2025
    Yokohama TWS has named Lawrence Harmon its regional president, North and Central America.

    Omni United (S) Pte. Ltd.
    “I am thrilled to join Omni United and am committed to ensuring Radar Tyres are rigorously tested to outperform premium brands while remaining affordable,” says Clepkens, head of testing.
    Dec. 20, 2024
    Omni United (S) Pte. Ltd. has appointed Stéphane Clepkens as test manager for the company and its Radar brand of tires.

    Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC
    “Being named ASE Master Technician of the Year is deeply humbling, and I am proud to accept this honor,” says Kozak.
    Dec. 10, 2024
    Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC has announced that Lloyd Kozak is Bridgestone Americas Inc.'s 2024 Automotive Service Excellence Master Technician of the Year.

    Michelin North America Inc. 
    Alexis Garcin, former president and CEO of Michelin North America Inc., has returned to France to take an executive vice president role at Michelin Group.
    Dec. 9, 2024
    Alexis Garcin, former president and CEO of Michelin North America Inc., has started a new position with parent company Michelin Group.

    Nexen Tire Corp.
    Nexen Tire Corp. has announced the promotion of five executives including a new CEO, John Bosco Kim (pictured).
    Dec. 2, 2024
    Nexen Tire Corp. has announced the promotion of five executives, including the naming of a new CEO, John Bosco Kim.

    Photo: Bridgestone Americas Inc.
    “TIA already has a mission and a vision,” says Debra Hamlin, new Tire Industry Association (TIA) president. “I really feel that my role is to ensure that we, as a board, are aligned with that vision and mission and are prepared to move these forward, as new issues arise in the industry.”
    Mike Manges
    Nov. 4, 2024
    New Tire Industry Association (TIA) President Debra Hamlin discusses her priorities for 2025, benefits of TIA membership and more.