Amerityre Adds Johnsen to Board of Directors

(Akron/Tire Review) Amerityre Corp has appointed Kenneth C Johnsen to its board of directors. Johnsen currently serves on the board of directors of mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global Inc. in Milwaukee. Previously, Johnsen was a director, president and chief executive officer of Geneva Steel in Vineyard, Utah. He also served as executive vice president, secretary and general counsel for Geneva Steel.

“The appointment of Ken Johnsen to the board of directors is another step towards Amerityre’s objective to attract highly qualified outside directors,” said Richard A Steinke, chairman of Amerityre’s board of directors. “Initially, we expect Ken will take an active lead in providing direction with our tire retreading technology.”