Elise Krieger Bowen
Elise Krieger Bowen is the owner and operator of North America’s largest commercial wheel distributor, serving the commercial trucking markets across the United States and Canada. She oversees more than 250 employees across 12 locations and directs all aspects of purchasing, logistics, and sales.
Under her leadership, the company has experienced significant growth, including the acquisition and integration of a major competitor and the successful expansion into four new locations. Bowen also guided the organization through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic as an essential industry, maintaining operational continuity while navigating new regulatory and safety requirements.
Most recently, Bowen has led the business through complex legislative and trade environments, including countervailing duty (CVD) and antidumping (AD) investigations, shifting tariff landscapes, and Section 232 and 301 legislation. Her leadership reflects both strategic vision and hands-on operational command within a dynamic industry.