GRI expands US operations with new national sales managers

Colombo – Global Rubber Industries (GRI) has strengthened its operations in the US with the appointment of two new sales managers.

In a recent press release, the Sri Lankan speciality and heavy-machinery tire maker said it had appointed industry veterans Cara Junkins and Jeff Cole as national sales managers for the US to strengthen “market position” in North America.

Cara Junkins has 30 years of experience in the tire industry, having held ‘leadership roles’ in engineering, marketing, and sales at companies such as Continental Tire, Titan/Goodyear, US Autoforce, and Yokohama-TWS.

Most recently, she served as the US regional manager for Trelleborg AG, forestry, and ag tracks.

Junkins, according to GRI, has “a proven track record” in building new markets, forging strategic partnerships, and driving sales growth.

Jeff Cole also brings 28 years of industry experience and joins GRI from Yokohama-TWS where he led the US and Canada aftermarket sales teams for material handling and construction tires.