TireHub Announces Technology Leadership Transition
Longtime Head of IT Ashok Vantipalli Is Starting New Chapter; Scott Joubert Appointed New VP, Information Technology
ATLANTA (January 16, 2026) – TireHub, the national tire distributor co-founded by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) and Bridgestone Americas Inc. (Bridgestone), today announced that after almost eight years with the company, Vice President of Information Technology Ashok Vantipalli will be leaving TireHub later this month. Vantipalli has championed the company’s technology vision and capabilities since its earliest days.
“From the very beginning, Ashok has been instrumental in building and scaling the technology foundation that fuels TireHub’s success,” said Ted Becker, Chief Executive Officer of TireHub. “I’m thankful for his leadership and deeply appreciative of his commitment to TireHub’s vision, our customers and our Hubbers.”
As part of this transition, TireHub has appointed Scott Joubert as the company’s new Vice President of Information Technology. Joubert has been with TireHub for seven years and has been instrumental in strengthening the company’s cybersecurity, infrastructure, and overall technology operations. Prior to joining TireHub, Joubert served in various IT leadership roles at McKesson, MCIC Vermont, and The American Cancer Society.
“We’re excited to have Scott step into the Vice President of IT role,” Becker added. “His experience and leadership make him well suited to guide our technology organization into its next phase, and we’re confident in his ability to support the business as we execute our long-term strategy.”
TireHub was founded in 2018 and operates 80 TireHub Logistics Centers and 3 Regional Distribution Centers across the country.
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About TireHub
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, TireHub is a national tire distributor that provides U.S. tire dealers and retailers a comprehensive range of passenger and light truck tires from two of the world’s leading tire companies, Bridgestone and Goodyear. TireHub offers easy online ordering, a knowledgeable and customer-focused sales force, breadth and depth of premium products and a nationwide footprint of logistics centers and warehouses. Created for tire experts by tire experts, TireHub will distribute the highest quality product possible so its customers can put their customers on tires they’ll love. For more information, visit www.tirehub.com.