Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Appoints New President

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, part of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, announced that John Boynton, currently vice president, sales, BCS, has been promoted to the position of president, BCS, effective immediately.

In his role as president, Boynton will be responsible for the daily operation, profitability and long-term strategic direction of the company’s truck and bus tire sales and Bandag retreading business.

Boynton joined Bridgestone in 1998 as a fleet sales representative, quickly being promoted to district sales manager that same year. During his career with the company, Boynton has taken on positions of increasing responsibility that include division manager; region general manager; sone director; and most recently vice president, sales, BCS.