Executive Leadership
Rick Noechel was elected vice president of finance for the company's North American Tire business in December 2008.
Noechel joined Goodyear in 2004 as vice president and assistant controller. He was named chief financial officer of the company's South Pacific Tyre subsidiary in Australia in 2006. Noechel returned to Akron in March 2008 when he was elected vice president and controller, his most recent position.
Prior to joining Goodyear, Noechel was vice president and controller for The Kmart Corporation from 2001 through 2004. He also worked for DaimlerChrysler in various positions from 1997 to 2001 and for Price Waterhouse LLP from 1991 to 1997.
He and his wife, Lori, live in Hudson, Ohio, and have three children.
Rick Noechel
Vice President of Finance, North American Tire
