CYPRESS, Calif. – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has hired Glen Watson as regional sales manager for the company’s Region 240. The sales region includes the states of Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. 
A resident of McCalla, Ala., Watson brings a wealth of expertise to Toyo Tires, with a specialization in retail sales, retail development and training. His area of focus includes the passenger line, UHP and light truck product lines. Watson returns to the company, having worked for Toyo Tires from 1996 to 2001 in regional sales.
Most recently, Watson worked for ABSCO Fireplace & Patio providing retail support, training and serving as a retail coordinator. Prior to working at ABSCO, Watson was regional support manager for National Tire Wholesale (NTW) in Birmingham, Ala. During his tenure at NTW, Watson also worked as a company representative supporting the local SCCA region. He was a resource for applications that would offer a more competitive edge for the club members.
Toyo Tires manufactures and distributes a complete line of replacement tires for high-performance cars, luxury vehicles, light trucks and SUVs as well as tires for commercial trucks, buses and off-road and construction applications.
