Firestone Diversified Products, LLC Announces Pitman Appointment

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Feb. 11, 2010) - Firestone Diversified Products, LLC (FSDP) has announced that John Pitman, who had been FSDP Controller, accepted the position of Vice President of Finance, FSDP, effective Jan. 1, 2010.

In his new position, Pitman will continue to have responsibility for FSDP’s shared service accounting and purchasing functions. He will report to Ken Weaver, Chairman, CEO and President of FSDP.

“John has proven his value as Controller, and has become a key player in the success of this company,” said Weaver. “With his experience and robust skill sets, John is a qualified leader and we look forward to his future contributions to the Diversified Products family.”

Pitman has been part of the Bridgestone Americas family for more than 25 years. He joined the FSDP team in 2009 after holding a variety of positions in finance, planning, acquisitions, budget and operations for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC; Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC; and Bridgestone Americas, Inc. A native of Ohio, Pitman holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and an MBA in finance and accounting from Bowling Green State University.