NASHVILLE, Tenn.-Robert W. Handlos, who headed the committee that evaluated Bridgestone/Firestone's options of building a new technical center in Akron or Tennessee, has been promoted.
Formerly vice president of materials development for Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire L.L.C., Handlos now will serve as vice president of product development, a new position. Each product development group located at the Akron tech center will report to him.
Handlos began his career with Firestone in 1984 as a senior engineer in passenger tire materials.