# Paul Reitz

> Paul G. Reitz is president and CEO of Titan International, the West Chicago-based manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies and undercarriage products. He joined as CFO in 2010, became president in 2014 and CEO effective January 2017. His tenure includes the One Titan operating framework, global brand expansion and the Carlstar acquisition. He also serves on TrueBlue’s board.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Titan International, Inc.
- **Organizations:** Titan International, Inc., TrueBlue, Inc., ITM Group Limited, Carmike Cinemas, McLeodUSA Publishing, Yellow Book USA Inc., Deloitte & Touche LLP
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor of Business Administration, Northwood University, Master of Business Administration, University of Iowa
- **Known for:** EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Midwest Award winner., Helped lead Titan to 2022 sales of $2.17 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $253 million., Established the One Titan framework for global collaboration and accountability.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2010** — Held roles at Deloitte & Touche, Yellow Book USA, McLeodUSA Publishing and Carmike Cinemas; served as Carmike’s chief accounting officer before joining Titan.
- **2010-07** — Joined Titan International as chief financial officer.
- **2014-02** — Became president of Titan International.
- **2015** — Launched the One Titan framework and helped expand Goodyear Farm Tire licensing into 127 additional countries.
- **2017-01** — Became president and CEO, effective January 1, following the December 2016 announcement.
- **2017-12** — Joined Titan’s board of directors.
- **2019-06** — Appointed a director of ITM Group Limited.
- **2023-06** — Named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Midwest Award winner.
- **2023-08** — Joined TrueBlue’s board of directors.
- **2024-02** — Led Titan as it acquired Carlstar in an approximately $296 million cash-and-stock transaction, before customary adjustments.
- **2026-05** — Became chair of TrueBlue’s Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.
- **2026-09** — Titan signed an agreement to sell its ITM undercarriage business to USCO; closing expected in early January 2027, subject to conditions.

## Achievements

- EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Midwest Award winner.
- Helped lead Titan to 2022 sales of $2.17 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $253 million.
- Established the One Titan framework for global collaboration and accountability.
- Helped expand Goodyear Farm Tire licensing into 127 additional countries in 2015.
- Led Titan through the 2024 acquisition of Carlstar.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Titan agreed to sell ITM to USCO for an initial $207 million plus potential earnout and adjustments. The announced up-to-$285 million total cash value also includes past and expected dividends; it is not solely the purchase price. Closing is expected early January 2027, subject to conditions.
- **2026-07** — In an interview published July 10, Reitz discussed factory investment, Carlstar integration and readiness for a possible market recovery without committing to a recovery date.
- **2026-05** — Became chair of TrueBlue’s Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

## Links

- Website: https://www.titan-intl.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-reitz-7869023/

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