Chris Figel Steps into New Role as TRAC Board Chair
AirBoss is proud to share that Chris Figel, our Executive Vice President and General Counsel, has been named Chair of the Board of Directors for the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) for the 2025–2026 term.
Chris joined AirBoss in 2018 and is now bringing his perspective and experience to the broader rubber industry. His appointment was confirmed at TRAC’s Annual General Meeting on June 4, 2025.
“I’m honoured to serve as TRAC’s Chair of the Board of Directors, and the Board is pleased to welcome Mr. Diogenes to the team. I’m confident his industry experience and proven business acumen will serve TRAC well,” said Chris Figel. “I would also like to thank Pamela Scarrow for her dedicated service to TRAC as she retires from Bridgestone and steps off the Board. We wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life and career. I also extend my gratitude and the warmest welcome to returning Directors who continue to serve the Association with diligence and professionalism.”
The 2025–2026 TRAC Board of Directors includes representatives from leading companies across the industry:
- Chris Figel (Chair), AirBoss of America Corp.
- Lawrence Kumar (Vice-Chair), Yokohama Tire (Canada)
- Paul Christou (Treasurer), Goodyear Canada Inc.
- Christine Baker, Cabot Corporation
- Michelle Black, Michelin North America (Canada) Inc.
- Phillip Diogenes, Bridgestone Canada Inc.
- Paul Downey, Pliteq Inc.
- Maureen Kline, Pirelli Tire Inc.
- Kim Rolfe, Continental Tire Canada Inc.
TRAC serves as the national trade association representing tire manufacturers, rubber product manufacturers and importers, as well as rubber recyclers and suppliers of goods and services related to the industry. The organization focuses on shaping public policy to support innovation, performance, safety, and sustainability within the tire and rubber industry.
For more information about TRAC and its initiatives, please visit tracanada.ca.
