Bridgestone Americas Announces New Head of Human Resources Darrin Rohr appointed company’s Chief Human Resource Officer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2012) – Bridgestone Americas, Inc. today announced a new head of Human Resources, effective November 26, 2012.
Darrin Rohr has been named Chief Human Resource Officer, Bridgestone Americas. Rohr has an extensive background in working with companies to develop top workplace cultures, including two that were recognized by the Great Places to Work Institute during his tenure: global pharmaceutical services company Quintiles, ranked as a top 25 Global Best Place to Work and Charles Schwab, ranked as a top 10 U.S. Best Place to Work. Rohr also has held high-level human resources positions at other large companies including Lenovo, Yamana Gold Inc. and Pennzoil-Quaker State Company, where he played key roles in building workplace culture. Rohr succeeds Patti James, who is now serving as Bridgestone Americas' Vice President of Shared Services, a post she accepted earlier this year.
“At Bridgestone Americas¸ we’re committed to ensuring that our company attracts and retains smart, engaged teammates who are passionate about their work,” said Gary Garfield, CEO and President, Bridgestone Americas. “We are looking forward to using Darrin’s talent and expertise to build on our strengths and implement cultural change that will take our workplace to the next level. I know Darrin will be a valuable part of helping to make Bridgestone Americas an even better to place to work and a higher performing company.”
Rohr holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Washburn University, where he earned the designation of Magna Cum Laude, and a Master of Arts degree in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology and Business from the University of Tulsa, where he graduated Suma Cum Laude.
About Bridgestone Americas, Inc.:
Nashville, Tenn.-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BSAM and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The BSAM family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its One Team, One Planet message, the company is dedicated to achieving a positive environmental impact in all of the communities it calls home.
Nashville, Tenn.-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BSAM and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The BSAM family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its One Team, One Planet message, the company is dedicated to achieving a positive environmental impact in all of the communities it calls home.