Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announced that Randy Gaetz will join the company as vice president of Sales on Oct. 7, 2013, when he will report directly to Roy Bromfield, chief operating officer of Toyo U.S.A.
A 35-year veteran of the tire industry, Gaetz has previously served in vice presidential sales and marketing assignments, most recently at Del-Nat Tire Corp.; and previously at GPX International, Tire Centers, LLC and Groupe Michelin.
His extensive experience includes working with tire manufacturers and dealers, spanning both consumer and commercial products. He has led high-performing sales teams and successfully managed supplier-dealer relationships.
"I am very excited to welcome Randy Gaetz to our team and to this critical sales leadership role," says Bromfield. "Randy is an up-through-the-ranks tire industry executive, and his expertise will provide a significant benefit both to our dealers and to the future growth of the Toyo Tires brand in the U.S."
Gaetz succeeds John Hagan who was recently appointed senior director of sales for Toyo Tires' North American Original Equipment group.