Les Schwab Tire Centers cut about 70 corporate jobs at its Bend headquarters on Monday, shrinking its home office even as the Central Oregon tire giant keeps growing its footprint in other states.
According to the Portland Business Journal, the layoffs hit the company’s Juniper Ridge campus and affected multiple corporate functions. Company leaders are pitching the move as a reorganization of central teams so headquarters staffing better matches what the chain says it needs in the field.
Leadership Change Precedes Cuts
The job reductions follow a recent shakeup at the top. Tom Nolan became chief executive officer on April 7, 2026, a transition Les Schwab presented as the next step in positioning the 74-year-old brand for continued growth. As noted by PR Newswire, the company operates more than 600 locations across 15 states and employs more than 8,000 people, scale that executives have used to frame the corporate realignment.
Expansion On The Ground
While the Bend office tightens its belt, store openings keep rolling. A March grand opening in Cody, Wyoming, covered by the Powell Tribune, highlighted Les Schwab’s ongoing expansion strategy. At that event, the company donated tires to Park County Search and Rescue, a local gesture that underscored how the chain is still investing in new markets while slimming down its back-office footprint.
What’s Next For Workers
As of Monday, the state’s Rapid Response WARN listings did not include a formal notice from Les Schwab, indicating the company may have handled the cuts internally rather than through a public WARN filing. The latest public notices are available through Oregon Rapid Response.
Employees who lost their jobs are expected to turn to company human resources staff and local employment services for information on severance, benefits and help finding new work. This story will be updated if Les Schwab or local officials release further details or a public statement.
