Leadership That Drives Innovation
At Goodyear Rubber of Southern California, our people are our strength. From the shop floor to the leadership team, we share a commitment to collaboration, integrity, innovation, and getting the job done right. Meet the team that’s been making rubber work harder for over 70 years.
President & CEO
Flynn Sears
Flynn Sears grew up around the business and now leads with a long-term vision built on trust, transparency, and a relentless drive to improve.
Flynn is committed to investing in people, technology, and partnerships that elevate performance and strengthen customer trust—year after year.
“I remember a time when a major aerospace customer was facing a supply crisis. Instead of pointing fingers, our cross-functional team rallied and delivered a solution in record time. That’s Collaboration. That’s Goodyear.”
Director of Operations
Tom Ocegueda
With over 25 years in manufacturing, Tom is the backbone of our operations—turning plans into action, ideas into systems, and teams into powerhouses.
Tom leads with clarity and compassion, ensuring that safety, efficiency, and quality never fall through the cracks.
“During a surge in demand last year, we stayed late, reorganized shifts, and even brought in other departments to help. That level of Commitment doesn’t happen everywhere—but it does here.”
Director of Quality and Compliance
Kiet Tran
Kiet ensures that everything we ship reflects our promise of precision, durability, and excellence. He brings technical depth, a systems mindset, and an unshakable sense of responsibility to the role.
Kiet is also a champion of Innovation, leading our efforts in continuous improvement and future-focused quality systems.
“A customer once flagged a potential issue. Instead of defending the status quo, we invited them in, walked the line together, and made the fix. That’s Integrity in action—and it strengthened the relationship.”