The Tire Recycling Foundation (TRF) has appointed Stephanie Mull as its executive director. Mull will lead the organization鈥檚 efforts to drive innovation and invest in the circular tire economy, grow end-of-life tire markets, and support research to address gaps in the tire recycling supply chain and sustainability.
Mull joins TRF with extensive experience in the sustainability sector and vast expertise in fleet management and decarbonization, including transitioning fleets to alternative fuels and electric vehicles. In her most recent role as Sustainability Senior Manager at PepsiCo, she led initiatives on reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions across Pepsi and Frito-Lay’s North American fleets, guiding large-scale electrification projects and securing grant funding. Mull led transitions of municipal fleets to cleaner technologies working in local government. She also assisted with the Red Cross鈥檚 fleet electrification effort in a volunteer role.
鈥淚鈥檓 honored to join the Tire Recycling Foundation and support its sustainability mission to achieve 100% end-of-life tire circularity,鈥� said Mull. 鈥淭RF is a vital nexus of expertise and leadership, and I look forward to working with all stakeholders in developing tire recycling solutions that pave the way for a more sustainable future.鈥�
The Tire Recycling Foundation, led by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA), is committed to securing funding and allocating grants for research, education, intervention and demonstration projects addressing critical gaps within the tire recycling value chain across the United States. TRF鈥檚 Board includes 15 global industry leaders with deep knowledge and diverse expertise in manufacturing, recycling, transportation and sustainability. TRF鈥檚 leadership is guiding the Foundation鈥檚 strategic objectives to expand sustainable end-use markets and accelerate the adoption of proven and emerging technologies.
鈥淪tephanie Mull brings the passion, in-depth expertise and history of excellence that will drive TRF and its partners to achieve critical tire recycling and reclamation milestones,鈥� said Anne Forristall Luke, TRF Board President. 鈥淲e are thrilled to have her join the Foundation as we advance tire sustainability while tackling the challenges and opportunities ahead.鈥�