The Wheel Group (TWG)—a designer, developer and owner of aftermarket wheel, tire, accessory and off-road brands—announced the addition of John Repp to its National Accounts team, where he will focus on expanding opportunities for the company’s AMP Tires brand.
Repp brings decades of experience in the tire and automotive aftermarket, with a career that includes leadership positions with Bridgestone and Dunlap & Kyle, along with extensive experience working directly with tire dealers and distributor customers, company officials said in a press release.
Repp began his career in the tire industry with NTW before moving to Bridgestone, where he held multiple roles supporting distributor accounts. He later joined Dunlap & Kyle, holding leadership roles across the company’s retail and distribution operations. His experience leading sales and operations at the dealer level gives him a firsthand understanding of what distributors, dealers and sales teams need to grow.
“This is our biggest upgrade yet to our AMP Tires brand,” said Wade Kawasaki, CEO of The Wheel Group. “John has competed against AMP Tires and now he’s building it. That perspective is exactly what our dealers and distributors need, and it’s a clear signal of how aggressively we’re investing in this brand and this team. He will be integral in building out our product line and the AMP brand as we grow.”
“Having led sales organizations competing against AMP Tires and then adding them as one of our offerings, I’ve seen firsthand what sets this brand apart,” said Repp. “Their commitment to quality, testing and real-world performance isn’t marketing copy—it’s built into the product itself. We’re aggressively investing in the depth and breadth of our offering, and the customer relationship is paramount, all the way down to the driver on the road. AMP is primed to capture significant market share, and I’m excited to be part of driving that growth.”
At TWG, Repp will focus on developing strategic customer relationships and expanding National Account opportunities for AMP Tires. His tire industry experience will help TWG identify new opportunities, strengthen existing partnerships and build programs around the needs of tire dealers and distributors, the company said.