City Tire announces Pascale will head Lodge Tire of Greenfield

Date: 7/31/2014

SPRINGFIELD – City Tire Auto Care Centers, a third-generation, family-owned business with 11 locations throughout New England, announced the appointment of Blaise Pascale as store manager of Lodge Tire Company in Greenfield.

Prior to taking over as store manager of Lodge Tire Company on June 12, Pascale was employed by Malerba’s Silver City Tire Co., Bridgestone Tire & Rubber Co., Toce Brothers Inc., and Tobacco Valley Retreading. Pascale joins the management staff at Lodge Tire Company, including sales manager, John Peters, and assistant manager, Jodi Walker.
   
“With over 40 years in the tire and service industry, Blaise is a welcome addition at our Greenfield location,” President of City Tire Peter Greenberg said. “Blaise brings with him a wide range of experience including sales and inventory management, customer relations and consumer and commercial tire sales and service.”
   
Pascale is a resident of Windsor Locks, Connecticut, where he lives with his wife of 37 years, Sally, who is employed by City Tire Company in Springfield. He is the father of four children, ranging in age from 23 to 28, and one grandson.
   
He is Tire Industry Association certified for commercial tire service and has a Bandag Inc. certification in retread plant operations and sales.
   
Pascale also serves as secretary on the board of directors of the New England Tire and Service Association.
   
“City Tire prides itself on professionalism and are always looking to better the customer experience,” Greenberg said. “We are pleased to bring Blaise on board and know that our Greenfield location is now in good hands.”
   
Pascale said, “During my career in automobile maintenance management, I have had the privilege to work with a knowledgeable staff servicing motorists throughout New England. I am happy to have been tapped as manager to serve the Greenfield market at Lodge Tire Company.”
   
For more information about City Tire Auto Care Centers, visit city-tire.com.