JOHN T. LAMPE
BIOGRAPHY

John T. Lampe was named chairman and chief executive officer of Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. on October 10, 2000. Mr. Lampe, 53, previously served as executive vice president of Bridgestone/Firestone and president of Bridgestone/Firestone Tire Sales Co.

Earlier, Mr. Lampe served as president of the company's Dayton Tire Operations and director of that area's sales and marketing division. Prior to his time in the Dayton division, Mr. Lampe advanced through a number of management positions outside the United States, including Singapore, Denmark, Costa Rica and Brazil. Mr. Lampe has been with Bridgestone/Firestone for 27 years, starting as an international trainee in 1974.

Mr. Lampe is active in industry organizations, including the Rubber Manufacturers Tire management committee and the American Trucking Association.

Born in Wellington, Kansas, Lampe now lives with his wife, Barbara, in Tennessee and has two grown children. He has a Bachelors of Science degree in business administration from Kansas State College and a Masters degree in International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona.


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