RTA NEWS You Can Use
June 16, 2026
RTA Member Denise Kennedy / DK ENTERPRISES
and CalRECYCLE present
2026 CALIFORNIA TIRE WORKSHOP SERIES
MOVING THE NEEDLE:
STRATEGIC PATHWAYS FOR WASTE TIRE MANAGEMENT
Free Webinar Session
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
Retreading is one of the original green industries.
Join Us for a Free Expert Webinar on Tire Retreading
– Presented with CalRecycle
Learn directly from industry leaders about
the real-world benefits of retreading for fleets,
government agencies, and sustainable operations.
Register Here:
https://web.cvent.com/event/af58dccf-3949-4b6e-8328-16bd383c6edd/websitePage:645d57e4-75eb-4769-b2c0-f201a0bfc6ce
Panel Facilitator:
David Stevens,
Managing Director, Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB)
Distinguished Panelists:
• Ron Haus,
Business Development Specialist, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (Bandag)
• Jim Russell,
Executive Vice President, Border Tire
Home of the largest Michelin Retread Technology (MRT) plant in North America (Mentone, CA)
• Eveli Padilla,
Southern California Government Accounts, Southern Tire Mart
• Ignacio Perez,
Northern California Government Accounts
• Leonardo de Oliveira,
Commercial Manager, Vipal Rubber
• Marcelo Scodro,
Partner, Oxitec, Brazil
Key Topics:
1) Practical Benefits & Real-World Performance (Fleet & Agency Focus)
2) Sustainability & Circular Economy Impact
3) Challenges & Regulatory Landscape + Fleet Economics, Operations & Procurement
4) Technology, Innovation & Quality Assurance
5) Cross-Border Insights & Future Opportunities + The Road Ahead
Whether you're managing a fleet, working in government procurement, or advancing sustainability goals, this session will deliver actionable insights you can apply immediately.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Denise Kennedy
DK Enterprises

Mobile: (916) 804-0931
Office: (916) 706-3869
WhatsApp: (916) 804-0931
Email: denise@dkenterprises.us
Web: https://www.dkenterprises.us
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or email: jeffrey@retreadtire.org

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"Life is not about how fast you run
or how high you climb,
but how well you bounce."
~ Vivian Komori