PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Tire Factory has named John Kreidel as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Kreidel will assume the CEO position effective February 25, bringing over 20 years of executive leadership to the Portland, Oregon based member-owned company that is comprised of over 200 leading independent tire retailers.
"Our search committee unanimously selected John for his unique combination of distribution and warehousing experience, and his strong strategic planning skills," said Chris Cornelius, Chairman of the Board.
"John also brings extensive experience in operating and building a member-owned cooperative. Plus he's been an independent business owner himself. Our Board of Directors considered his experience with a member-owned co-op an essential skill for the position," Cornelius added.
Kreidel was previously the CEO of member-owned is.group from 1997 through 2005, where member purchases grew from $120 million to nearly $400 million under his leadership. is.group members sell office products in all 50 states.
"What a great opportunity Tire Factory has given me to once again help independent dealers grow their businesses profitably," said Kreidel. "I'm absolutely convinced that the independent Tire Factory members can and will continue to compete effectively with the big box chains as we aim to enhance the marketing and procurement benefits of membership. Tire Factory is a great model for independent tire dealers, and I'm both excited and humbled to have been chosen as the new CEO," he added.
About Tire Factory
Tire Factory is the nation's leading member-owned organization of independent tire dealers. The company has grown steadily by providing its members enhanced marketing and buying programs.
The members operate more than 200 retail locations serving 13 western states with end-consumer sales in excess of $300 million. Tire Factory serves its members from two regional distribution centers in Portland, Oregon and Salt Lake City, Utah.
SOURCE Tire Factory
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