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HAMLIN ELECTED TIA SECRETARY
Her election places her in line to become the association’s president
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Debra Hamlin, Secretary, Tire Industry Association
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) board have announced the elec- tion of Bridgestone Americas Inc. executive Debra Hamlin to secre- tary, June 24, during its summer board meeting in Orlando, Fla.
A TIA board member for the past four years, Hamlin serves the Nash- ville, Tenn.-based tyre maker as director of environment, health,
in 2024-2025.
She currently chairs TIA’s Environmental Advisory Council and serves on the Training & Education and Strategic Planning commit- tees and the newly formed Electric Vehicle Advisory Council.
“I am both humbled by and excited for the opportunity to work with the talented TIA board members, industry leaders and staff to con-
“TIA is thrilled with the election of Debra Hamlin as secretary of the association,” added TIA CEO Richard “Dick” Gust. “She is a talent- ed executive who has a keen understanding of TIA’s training pro- as a board member. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the leader- ship team, especially in the environmental, sustainability and safety areas. I look forward to working with her as we strive to meet the needs of our current and prospective members.”
Hamlin will begin her year as secretary in November and will
safety and sustainability – Commercial Tire Division. TIA president.
