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Who We Are / Meet the Team

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Rubber Inc. is a family-owned warehouse distributor serving the automotive, commercial, and off-the-road industries with high-quality tools, equipment, tire repair materials, and supplies. Since 1939, we have built lasting partnerships by providing personalized service, expert solutions, and trusted brands that keep businesses running smoothly. We have locations in Chicago, IL; Durand, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Charlotte, NC to serve you promptly.

Our belief is that the true measure of a business partner is defined by how quickly and correctly people react when there is a problem to be solved.

 

Our Vision

Bring a personalized, local touch to businesses nationwide, becoming the supplier of choice and preferred employer in the tire service industry.

Our Mission

Offering a family-owned experience on a national scale, we aim to be the trusted partner for customers, delivering personalized service and quality products that keep their wheels rolling profitably. We build lasting partnerships, solve challenges swiftly, and empower our team to create meaningful relationships—making Rubber Inc. the top choice for business solutions and a great place to work.

Our Values

Our People

Employing highly trained field sales and US-based support staff to serve you.

  • Investing in our employees with extensive and continued training.
  • Empowered workforce to quickly and efficiently help you.
  • Multiple points of contact to serve your business.

Our Solutions

Providing personalized plans to ensure your business has what you need, when you need it.

  • Consultative approach to your business needs, including on-site inventory management and training.
  • Quick, accurate shipping nationwide with multiple warehouses to serve you.
  • National service at a local level.

Our Brand

Standing behind our products, customers, and vendors since 1939.

  • Serving the tire service industry since 1939.
  • Sourcing top tier, trusted brands.
  • Family-owned and operated, we stand behind what we sell.

TRUST IN...OUR PEOPLE...OUR SOLUTIONS...OUR BRAND

Rubber Inc team members

Our Story

Pictured: Tony (L), Joe (R)

Rubber Inc. was founded in 1939 but has been in our family since 1965 when it was acquired by Joe Nolan. His stepson, Tony Maffia, came into the business full-time in 1977, and Tony's son, Joe Maffia, joined full-time in 2004. Both Tony (CEO) and Joe (President) serve active roles in the company today and believe in a servant-leadership approach to business.

Continue Reading the Rubber-Inc story.

Our Core Customer is the Tire Dealer.

This can break down into a variety of specialties, including but not limited to:

  • Passenger / Retail
  • Commercial Truck
  • Tire Retreaders
  • Tire Wholesalers
  • Agricultural & OTR

Core Products

We carry only high-quality products from top brands in the USA and the world.

  • Wheel Weights & Balancing
  • Tire Valves & TPMS
  • Tire Repair Materials
  • Equipment
  • Retread Products
  • Tire and Automotive Service Tools (hydraulic jacks, impact tools, chemicals, etc.)

Benefits of Doing Business with Rubber Inc.

Working with Rubber Inc. comes with many benefits that can boost your business. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
  • Consultation - Product Knowledge and Technical Support
  • Inventory Control Service - On-Site Maintenance and Dynamic Usage Reporting
  • Relationship Development - Integrity / Validation
  • Infrastructure - Customer Service, Empowered Decision Makers, and Online Information System
  • Timely & Accurate Order Fill Rate
  • On-Hand Inventory (Multiple Facilities)
  • Products Sourced Globally
  • Program Development - Personalized to Each Customer
  • Product Training (both virtual and in person)

Service Strategy

Pictured (Left to Right): Matt Witz (Director of Sales), Todd Davis
            (Regional Sales Manager), Todd Peterson (Regional Sales Manager),
            Ken Neil (Regional Sales Manager), Juan Rodriguez (Regional Sales
            Manager), Colt Adams (Special Projects Coordinator), Jim Mills
            (Regional Sales Manager), Eric Stridde (VP of Sales) Pictured (Left to Right): Matt Witz (Director of Sales), Todd Davis (Regional Sales Manager), Todd Peterson (Regional Sales Manager), Ken Neil (Regional Sales Manager), Juan Rodriguez (Regional Sales Manager), Colt Adams (Special Projects Coordinator), Jim Mills (Regional Sales Manager), Eric Stridde (VP of Sales)

We believe that quality service can only be achieved through strong relationship building. As such, we dedicate significant time and effort to fostering a service-oriented culture, along with ongoing training and team development. Our sales strategy features a local sales representative in each market who makes regular visits for both consultative services and stockroom replenishment. These representatives report to Regional Sales Managers, who not only coach and develop their teams but also work directly with customers to ensure their needs are being met.

Ascot Supply Celebrating Over 50 Years

In the late 1960's six tire supply companies came together to create the Ascot Supply Corporation buying group. As a founding member of Ascot, Rubber Inc., was thrilled to help Ascot celebrate 50 years in existence in 2018. With 14 members today, Ascot has become a quality brand name of equipment, tools and supplies for the tire industry. Rubber Inc.'s membership in Ascot Supply increases our ability to source multiple lines of products from all over the globe. This enhances our ability to provide excellent order fill, unique product choice, and competitive pricing to our customer base.

Meet Our Vendors

Rubber Inc. works with 100+ vendors from around the world so that we can provide you with the best products for your business in the tire industry.

Meet Our Sales Team

Rubber Inc. Sales Team is committed to serving the needs of our customers!

Colt Adams

Strategic Projects Coordinator

Derek Brammer

IA

Sales Representative

Matt Bush

OH

Sales Representative

David Cahill

ME

Sales Representative

Kindra Darneal

AR / OK

Sales Representative

Ted Forrett

WI / IL

Sales Representative

Dustin Fortune

IL

Sales Representative

Bill Fosnaugh

IN / MI

Sales Representative

Ben Franz

KY

Sales Representative

Steve Fulton

GA

Sales Representative

Pete Georgantas

ME / NH

Sales Representative

Larry Golob

FL

Sales Representative

Frank Harcrow

AL

Sales Representative

Paul Hartness

MN / ND / SD

Sales Representative

Kevin Heubner

IL

Sales Representative

Charlie Hill

OH

Sales Representative

Tiffany Hilliard

GA

Sales Representative

Mark Holt

WI

Sales Representative

Jamey Immergluck

MO

Sales Representative

Tristan Jenks

GA

Sales Representative

Clay Jones

TN

Sales Representative

Bill Keffer

KS

Sales Representative

Tiffany Keiser

OH / MI / PA

Sales Representative

Ben Kelly

Key Accounts Specialist

Kirk Leaphart

SC

Sales Representative

Chris Lear

NC

Sales Representative

Ciro Montoya

IL / IN

Sales Representative

Pete Muscarella

IL

Sales Representative

John Nellinger

IN

Sales Representative

Matt Newberry

MO

Sales Representative

John O'Barr

GA / TN

Sales Representative

Lori Osterman

OR / WA

Sales Representative

Barbara Rhode

NJ

Sales Representative

Scott Robertson

FL

Sales Representative

Paul Saenz

CO

Sales Representative

Brent Schomaker

IA / NE

Sales Representative

Ken Schuneman

MN / SD

Sales Representative

Steve Sheldon

WI

Sales Representative

Bill Slager

IL

Sales Representative

Kirk Strohm

IN

Sales Representative

Tommy Williams

LA / MS

Sales Representative

Candice Wireman

IN / MI

Sales Representative

Andy Wright

TX

Sales Representative

Meet Our Management Team

Rubber Inc. team is committed to serving the needs of our customers in the tire industry. We appreciate every opportunity to service your needs and help you achieve your business goals. Please don't hesitate to contact any team member with any questions. Thank You for all your business!

Tony Maffia

CEO

Joe Maffia

President

Eric Stridde

Vice President of Sales

Matt Witz

Director of Sales Operations

Todd Davis

Sales Manager

Tom Griffin

Sales Manager

Jim Mills

Sales Manager

Ken Neil

Sales Manager

Todd Peterson

Sales Manager

Juan Rodriguez

Sales Manager

JJ Bock

Director of Operations

Kim Mraz

Marketing Director

Ron Jenkins

MO Branch Manager

Greg Lombardi

IL Branch Manager

Brad Olsen

WI Branch Manager

Tony Pellegrino

Controller

Chicago, IL location
Chicago, IL
Durand, WI location
Durand, WI
St Louis, MO location
St. Louis, MO
St Louis, MO location
Charlotte, NC