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As the new original equipment and national account manager, Tim Kelly will be responsible for Double Coin brand truck tire sales into the OEM and fleet channels in North America.

Kelly brings commercial tire industry experience to his new role with Double Coin Tires.
Photo: Double Coin Tires
Double Coin and CMA have appointed Tim Kelly original equipment and national fleet manager. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kelly will be responsible for Double Coin brand truck tire sales into the OEM and fleet channels in North America.
“Tim’s skillset and experience will successfully enhance our operations and contribute to our goals for growth and customer satisfaction,” said Aaron Murphy, Double Coin’s senior vice president in a statement. “He has a deep understanding of the commercial segment of the tire business and its customer needs.”
Kelly began his tire career in 1988 with Bridgestone Firestone in consumer tires. He migrated to the commercial truck tire business at Bridgestone in 2000 and has held multiple roles in the field, retiring in 2022 as a national fleet manager.
“I am excited to join the Double Coin team," said Kelly. "My commercial tire industry experience and knowledge will be a benefit in expanding the Double Coin Truck Tire brand to new and existing customers in the original equipment and national account channels.”
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