• Who We Are

About the Company

Yokohama Tire Corporation is part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in premium tire innovation for over a century. Since entering the U.S. market in 1969, we’ve built a reputation for performance, quality, and continuous advancement, driven by a commitment to pushing the limits of what’s possible on the road and beyond.

At our core, we are a company grounded in purpose. Our mission, vision, and values shape how we operate, lead, and support one another. We believe in creating an environment where people feel empowered to make a meaningful impact.

This commitment is reflected in the leaders who guide our organization forward and the principles that define how we work.

Quote Quote From our COO

“At Yokohama, our values are embedded in our DNA, and they lay the foundation for the way we conduct our business. We surround ourselves with innovative and passionate employees who work hard for each other to ensure we deliver on all commitments for our customers.”

Stan Chandgie
Chief Operations Officer

Meet our executive team.

Jeff Barna

Jeff Barna

President & CEO, YCNA
Stan Chandgie

Stan Chandgie

Chief Operating Officer, YTC
Tom Masuguchi

Tom Masuguchi

EVP & Chief Financial Officer, YTC
Carrie Mixon

Carrie Mixon

Chief Information Officer
Stephanie Beaulac

Stephanie Beaulac

SVP, Human Resources
Andrew Briggs

Andrew Briggs

SVP, Marketing & Product Planning
Heather Adelman

Heather Adelman

VP, Consumer Sales
Dan Funkhouser

Dan Funkhouser

VP, Commercial Sales
Jeremy Kahrs

Jeremy Kahrs

VP, Research & Development
Fardad Niknam

Fardad Niknam

VP, OE Sales
Ray Polentz

Ray Polentz

VP, Supply Chain & Logistics
Francis Villegas

Francis Villegas

VP, Sales Finance Operations
Adam Bruce

Adam Bruce

General Manager & VP, Operations, YTMM
Philip Calhoun

Philip Calhoun

General Manager & VP, Operations, YTMM

Driven By Our Guiding Principles

Mission:
To be an indispensable partner to our customers and a trusted brand in our communities through the efforts of the most engaged team in the industry.

Vision:
We care for our employees, customers, and communities. We’re aligned on a standard of excellence, which drives us to empower our people, build genuine relationships, deliver on commitments, and ultimately exceed our customers’ needs with unmatched value.

Values:
TEAM ORIENTED • TRUSTED • ACCOUNTABLE • ADAPTIVE • EMPOWERED • INCLUSIVE • INNOVATIVE • INSPIRED • PASSIONATE

Diversity, Equity & InclusionCommunity InvolvementEnvironmental Initiatives
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Human Rights are Yokohama’s Rights.

Yokohama places priority on fostering a culture in which everyone can succeed. We accept and respect one another and strive to create new values beyond conventional boundaries. We believe in accepting people for who they are and appreciate the richness of our diverse cultures. Together, we create a vibrant and inclusive environment that honors and embraces differences through our policies, training and development, engagement teams, our benefits, and more.

Driving Change in Our Communities.

Community is a vital part of Yokohama’s Mission, Vision, and Values statements. We empower our employees across all our locations to take the lead in community involvement and charitable contributions. To support these initiatives, we host donation drives and partner with organizations where we can make the most impact in our local communities. Employees are encouraged to use their company-provided volunteer time off to support an organization of their choice or join a company-led volunteer project with our nationwide community partners.

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Rolling to a Greener Future.

Our parent company, Yokohama Rubber Company, implemented the corporate slogan “Excellence by Nature.” This shared vision is embedded in our core values and incorporated into every aspect of our business, including our primary environmental goals and the initiatives that support them across the organization.

Yokohama follows a top-down approach, establishing our primary environmental goals and supporting them with initiatives across the organization. Our commitment to a decarbonized society, circular economy, and coexistence with nature exemplifies Yokohama Tire’s overall sustainability vision and contributes to a brighter, sustainable future for our employees, customers, and communities.

Focal points of our environmental initiatives include:

  • Renewable rubber farming

  • FSC Chain of custody certification

  • Forever Forest projects

  • Implementing sustainable business practices

  • Energy conservation, waste reduction, and recycling

  • Working towards achieving carbon neutrality in North America