The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), announced that president and chief executive officer Anne Forristall Luke will retire at the end of 2026 after 11 years leading the Association.
Forristall Luke, who joined USTMA – then known as the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) – in 2016, has presided over a period of substantial growth, strategic evolution, and measurably elevated influence for the domestic tire manufacturing industry.
“Leading USTMA for the last 11 years has been a tremendous privilege, and I look back with enormous pride on what this Association has accomplished,” said Forristall Luke. “Together, we raised the profile of an industry that impacts the daily lives of every American and is indispensable to our nation’s safety and long-term economic prosperity. We strengthened relationships that give the tire industry a credible and trusted voice, and we confronted difficult challenges with transparency and a long-term view. That work belongs to USTMA’s members, Board, extraordinary staff, and invaluable partners who brought their expertise and commitment to this mission. I am profoundly grateful to each of them and confident that the foundation we’ve built together will support USTMA’s progress for many years to come.”
Since her arrival, Forristall Luke has led USTMA through a comprehensive transformation that has reshaped every aspect of the Association’s operations, positioning, and stakeholder impact. Among her most significant achievements:
- Led the rebrand from the Rubber Manufacturers Association to the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, establishing a clear strategic identity that better reflects the industry’s scope, ambition, and geographic footprint.
- Developed and executed a strategic program to help the industry navigate complex tire materials issues, including a global leadership role among peer associations on issues critical to member companies worldwide.
- Expanded USTMA’s membership and revenue base while building what members describe as a high-performing, world-class team and organizational culture.
- Forged strong, trust-based relationships with regulators, researchers, nongovernmental organizations and federal, state and tribal policymakers with influence over the industry’s future.
- Measurably elevated the industry’s profile and influence across legislative, regulatory, media, and broader public affairs arenas.
Transition and Search Process
The USTMA board of directors has established a process to identify the Association’s next leader. A search committee operating under board oversight has been convened, with the search process continuing through the summer. Selection of the next chief executive officer is targeted for October 2026.
Forristall Luke will work closely with her successor through the end of the year to ensure a smooth and effective transition.
Published June 2026
