TRIB issues letter to members on Brodsky firing

ERJ staff report (TB)

Akron, Ohio -- In the wake of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) board's firing Oct. 5 of Harvey Brodsky, its longtime managing director, TRIB President Michael Berra Jr. issued a letter to the organisation's members, explaining the decision.

To: All TRIB Members

There have been many questions from members, following the news that TRIB was searching for a new director to replace Harvey Brodsky. The board's unanimous decision to replace Brodsky was made only after long and careful deliberation that such action was in the best interest of TRIB.

This decision was by no means intended to detract from Brodsky's enthusiasm and efforts on behalf of TRIB over the years. The board made a decision based on what we considered compelling factual circumstances, to change leadership. The board did offer an alternative to Brodsky that we sincerely believed would be in his and TRIB's best interests. Brodsky, as is his right, has chosen to proceed down a different path.

On behalf of my fellow directors, I would like to assure you that the core mission of defending and promoting tyre retreading and repairing continues and will not be sacrificed, and that the TRIB board is taking every step possible to ensure that this transition is a seamless one. As I write this, Marvin Bozarth is in the TRIB office, and he has agreed to fill in on an interim basis. As many of you know, Marvin is a well-known industry veteran who possesses decades of experience in the retreading and tyre repairing industry, and you should rest assured that he will serve you well during this transition.

The TRIB staff-Rachel and Salina-are both excited and committed to working with Marvin and to the task of making this a smooth transition. In addition, a search committee has been in place, laying the groundwork to find the best candidate to lead TRIB into the future.

I know there will be a lot to digest in the coming days, but I kindly ask for your patience and continued support for this great association. I firmly believe that TRIB will emerge from this as a stronger, more dynamic and effective association. As Brodsky said in many of his speeches, “There is never a wrong time to do the right thing.”

Sincerely,

Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB)

Michael Berra Jr.

President

From Tire Business (A Crain publication)