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John K. Gamauf President of Consumer Replacement Tire Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) As President, Consumer Replacement Tire for Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC, John K. Gamauf is responsible for passenger and light truck tire sales and marketing to the replacement market, including sales to dealers, company-owned stores and corporate accounts in the United States and Canada.
In 1969, Gamauf joined The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in a company-owned store in Chicago as a General Service Technician. Rising through the ranks as one of the most dynamic, influential and respected individuals in the tire industry, Gamauf took on various positions from Assistant Wholesale Zone Manager in Chicago to Vice President of Consumer Tire Sales by 1995.
Gamauf was primarily responsible for creating one of the most successful dealer programs in the industry, the Affiliated Dealer Program, which is now a core component of the company’s Family Channel philosophy. He accepted his current position in 2003. Gamauf also serves on the board of Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC.
John Gamauf graduated from Lewis University in Lockport, Ill., with a bachelor’s degree in business management.
Gamauf was the past Chairman for the United Way Nashville Chapter and is a member of Arizona Business Leadership. | 