US tyre association appoints new board members

Four new members have joined the Board of Directors at the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA). The newcomers, voted in during the Board’s meeting on 25 January, are Alan Yarcusko, Blake Eaddy, Ryan Patterson and Curtis Brison.

“I am pleased to welcome these new members to USTMA’s Board of Directors,” says Anne Forristall Luke, president and chief executive officer. “Now more than ever it is important to bring fresh perspectives and critical strategic thinking from all of our member companies to help us navigate the challenges and opportunities before us. As we look to 2022 and to our future, I’m incredibly proud of the leadership and depth of experience our board members bring to the table at such an important time for the US tyre industry.”

Alan Yarcusko is vice president, government and regulatory affairs and general counsel for diversified businesses at Bridgestone Americas.

Blake Eaddy is the general counsel and secretary of Giti Tire (USA) after joining the company in 2016.

Ryan Patterson is the chief operating and integration officer of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Americas region.

Curtis Brison was recently named president of Hankook Tire America. He succeeds Sooil Lee, who remains chief executive officer of Hankook Tire & Technology.

Gratitude for outgoing members’ contributions

“I also want to thank our outgoing board members for their tremendous contributions, vision and leadership, especially during these last few challenging years,” adds Forristall Luke. “On behalf of the board and the USTMA team, I extend our sincerest gratitude and thanks to Dr Enki Tan, executive chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Giti Tire (USA) Ltd.; Peter Jung, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Hankook Tire America Corp.; and Tom Lehner, vice president, government affairs, Bridgestone Americas, Inc.”