Rick Brennan, previously director of marketing communications at Yokohama Tire Corp., has joined Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. as high-performance brand manager.
In this newly created position, Mr. Brennan is responsible for providing input on ultra-high performance tire positioning and product performance as well as increasing awareness and exposure of Kumho's grassroots motorsports programs. He also is responsible for improving awareness of the Kumho brand among car enthusiast groups and for establishing tire dealer education programs and materials.
Mr. Brennan joins Kumho with nearly 35 years of experience in the tire industry, including nine years at Yokohama where he held such positions as motorsports manager, director of strategic planning and director of product planning.
``We are thrilled to have Rick Brennan join Kumho,'' said David Hudrlik, Kumho's vice president of sales. ``He brings a wealth of experience and is recognized throughout the industry for his knowledge, his technical abilities and his passion for the product. We expect Rick to help us significantly strengthen our position in the high-performance market.''