Thomas Womble replaces Scott Whitney as CEO of Liberty Tire Recycling.

Liberty Tire Recycling has appointed Thomas Womble to serve as chief executive officer. Womble has been with Liberty Tire since 2001 and previously served as Liberty Tire’s chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations for 28 manufacturing sites in eight regions throughout the U.S. and Canada. In his new role as CEO, Womble will lead the company’s next phase of growth.

Womble succeeds Scott Whitney, who joined Liberty’s board and was appointed CEO in June 2015.

“Scott served Liberty Tire Recycling well, providing a steady hand during a time of change and adjustment for the company,” said Nils Larsen, chairman of the board of directors for Liberty Tire Recycling. “He ends his tenure as CEO with the company in a better position to take advantage of the many opportunities before us, and we are grateful for his service to Liberty Tire.”