NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Bridgestone/- Firestone Inc. has tapped transportation industry veteran Steven Akey as division vice president, government affairs.
Mr. Akey will head the Nashville-based tire maker's new Washington, D.C. office, which it plans to open April 16. He will direct federal and state government relations for the office, BFS said.
He has experience in the development and implementation of government relations strategies for companies, trade associations and government agencies including the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration.