Sun Auto Tire & Service Welcomes Susie Long as Chief People Officer
- Seasoned Bridgestone HR leader joins Sun Auto to advance teammate experience and build systems to support continued national growth
MESA, AZ – Sun Auto Tire & Service today announced the appointment of Susie Long as Chief People Officer, a key addition to the company’s executive leadership team. Long brings decades of experience in organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and culture transformation – most recently serving as Chief Human Resources Officer for Bridgestone Americas West.
In this new role, Long will lead all aspects of Sun Auto’s people strategy, including talent development, engagement, and scalable HR systems designed to support the company’s ongoing expansion across the United States.
“Sun’s growth story is powered by our people,” said Tony Puckett, Chief Executive Officer. “We seek to create an environment where strong leaders and great teams can thrive. Susie’s lifetime of experience designing scalable talent and performance systems will help us strengthen the foundation that fuels our growth, our value, and the service we deliver to guests every day.”
Prior to joining Sun Auto, Long spent a decade at Bridgestone, where she held progressive senior leadership positions overseeing the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. She led enterprise initiatives spanning Talent, Engagement, Organization & Culture, and built programs that improved leadership capability, teammate retention, and operational consistency across multiple business units.
Long expresses her enthusiasm for the opportunity: “It’s a rare privilege to help shape the next chapter of a company that’s growing as quickly and intentionally as Sun,” she says. “Great organizations are built through people. We’ll do that by creating clarity, trust, and opportunity at every level for our guests and our teammates. That’s the Sun Auto culture – a culture that we’ll continue to build on together.”
The appointment comes as Sun Auto continues to scale its national network of premier automotive service brands, most recently surpassing 525 locations across 25 states. The company’s investment in leadership, systems, and teammate experience underscores its commitment to sustainable growth and long-term enterprise value.
About Sun Auto Tire & Service and the Sun Auto Network
Sun Auto Tire & Service (SATS) owns and operates more than 525 tire and service centers across the United States. Together, these company-owned stores make up the Sun Auto Network — a unified system designed to deliver a consistent guest experience built on a Driver Commitment to Clarity, Confidence, and Customer Care.
As one of the nation’s largest independent tire and automotive service providers, Sun Auto invests in the technology, training, and resources that power each store’s success. At every Sun Auto Network location, guests can expect trusted expertise, clear communication, and the confidence to make informed decisions about their vehicles. Whether it’s a routine inspection or a major repair, Sun Auto keeps you in the driver’s seat. Drive Confidently. Learn more at www.sun.auto/network.
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