Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has announced the promotion of Randy Gaetz to senior vice president of sales. Gaetz joined Toyo Tires in September 2013 as vice president of sales and has been instrumental in growing consumer tire market share in the US, and in successfully relaunching the brand’s US truck and bus tire business.

A 38-year veteran of the tire industry, Gaetz is now responsible for the sales of all Toyo Tires product lines through all channels of distribution in the United States, and serves as a member of the Toyo Tires senior leadership team.

“During his three years with Toyo Tires, Gaetz has provided critical leadership resulting in significant growth, both in terms of sales and our distribution channels,” said Roy Bromfield, president, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “His hard work has positioned the company for sustainable future growth.”

Gaetz is a graduate of Norwich University, America’s oldest private military college, located in Northfield, Vermont. He then received a master’s degree in human resources management from Pepperdine University in California. Gaetz also served his country as an officer in the United States Marine Corps.