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Ken Finch
President
Ken succeeded founder Tom Foord in 2005. He oversees every aspect of Kal Tire operations and is responsible for guiding the company forward. Trained as a structural engineer, he consulted in the construction industry for 12 years before joining Kal Tire in 1980 as head of real estate, construction and retreading divisions. Ken is a graduate of the University of British Columbia.
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Robert Foord
Senior VP, Mining Sales
Robert is responsible for Kal Tire's Mining Tire group with operations in Canada and South America. Born and raised in Vernon, B.C., Robert earned a business degree from Simon Fraser University in 1981. He started with Kal Tire in 1987 and has served in a variety of locations and divisions since joining Kal Tire.
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Bob Wallis
Senior VP, Chief Financial Officer
Bob joined Kal Tire in 2000. He is responsible for financial reporting, corporate finance, and ensuring the long term stability of the company. As part of Bob's responsibilities, he also oversees acquisitions, real estate and the Associate Dealer program. He served as a member of the senior management team for companies in various industries before joining Kal Tire. Bob graduated with a business degree from the University of Alberta before becoming a Chartered Accountant.
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Robert Kehler
Senior VP, Stores
Robert began as a store manager in Merritt, B.C. in 1979, and has guided various other parts of Kal Tire's Western Canadian operations since. Robert was pivotal in Kal Tire's expansion into Alberta, as well as helping to develop the mechanical program company wide. He also took on the challenge to streamline the lower mainland operations in B.C.
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John Mullin
Senior VP, Purchasing and Marketing
John joined Kal Tire in 2004 after serving as Chief Operating Officer of the DoAll Company and VP of Operations for Huttig Building Products. John's responsibilities include Marketing, Advertising and Purchasing. In addition, he manages the Warehouse Division and Kal Transport. John earned his business degree from the University of Calgary.
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Mark Batchelor
Senior VP, Sales
Mark joined Kal Tire in 2003 as Director of Commercial Sales. Mark started his career in the tire business in 1993, spending 10 years with The Michelin Tire Group in various capacities throughout the United States, France and Canada, and today is responsible for all aspects of Kal Tire's commercial tire programs and the Retread Division. Mark graduated with an MBA from Florida State University.
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