CYPRESS, Calif. Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (TTC) has announced that Randy Gaetz will join the company as vice president of sales on Oct. 7. Gaetz will report directly to Roy Bromfield, chief operating officer of TTC.
A 35-year veteran of the tire industry, Gaetz previously served as vice president of sales and marketing, most recently with DelNat Tire; 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,” said 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 is a graduate of Norwich University, America’s oldest military college, located in Northfield, Vt. He then received an MA in human resources management from Pepperdine University located near Malibu, Calif. Gaetz also served his country as an officer in the United States Marine Corps.
Gaetz succeeds John Hagan, who was recently appointed senior director of sales for Toyo Tires’ North American original equipment group.