Dan MacDonald Joins Bridgestone/Firestone NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 2, 2002) - Bridgestone/Firestone Americas Holding, Inc. (BFAH) today announced that Dan MacDonald, currently chief investigative reporter and backup news anchor for WKRN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Nashville, will be joining the company’s Public Affairs Department as Director, Media Relations effective August 5, 2002. MacDonald will serve as the Tennessee-based company’s primary spokesperson. Speaking of MacDonald, Christine Karbowiak, BFAH Vice President, Public Affairs said, “Dan brings a wealth of practical experience to the media relations position. His ability to thoroughly understand issues and then clearly and concisely communicate messages will be a great asset to our team. We’re very pleased to have him on board.” MacDonald has been a prominent fixture on the Nashville media scene for many years. Prior to his work at WKRN-TV, he served as general assignment reporter and weekend anchor at WTVF, the CBS affiliate. He has also served as an Assistant Professor at Middle Tennessee State University’s School of Communications. Nashville-based Bridgestone/Firestone Americas Holding, Inc. is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BFAH, through its subsidiaries, develops, manufacturers and markets a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton, and associate and private brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original vehicle original equipment manufacturers and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies also produce Firestone air springs, roofing materials, synthetic rubber, and industrial fibers and textiles and operate the world’s largest chain of retail automotive tire and service centers.