Sumitomo Rubber North America promotes Wayne Horne to strategic account manager

Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Sumitomo Rubber North America, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., announced the promotion of Wayne Horne to Strategic Account Manager.

Wayne Horne has been a part of SRNA for nearly eight years and held various roles throughout his tenure. Starting in Customer Service, Horne handled calls and orders and then transitioned to be a part of the Fanatic Field Sales Team. From there, he worked his way up to Account Manager, where he oversaw all direct Passenger Car and Light Truck business in the western region. Horne then embraced the role of Sales Strategist, collaborating with the team for 16 months before being promoted to Strategic Account Manager.

“Wayne has done an excellent job collaborating with the team and providing results,” said Scott Bishop, Director of Sales. “He continues to be successful at developing and maintaining trust with our customers.”

“Wayne Horne has proven to be a valuable member of SRNA,” said Darren Thomas, SRNA’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “His expertise and adaptability are crucial skills that will be instrumental in achieving SRNA’s objectives, which positions him to be the right choice for this role.”

“Over my eight years in this industry, I have developed strong relationships with my dealers, mainly because of my support to our customers,” said Horne. “As the Strategic Account Manager, I am looking forward to working with new customers and contributing to the company’s growth.”