WASHINGTON (Oct. 12, 2001)—The Rubber Manufacturers Association has elected James M. Micali chairman of its board of directors. Mr. Micali, chairman and president of Michelin North America, will serve a one-year term, rotated among RMA board members.
"Given the important issues faced by the tire industry over the past year and the challenges before us in the years ahead, we felt it valuable to elect a formal chairman to assist decision-making," said Donald Shea, RMA president and CEO.
Mr. Micali was the board's unanimous choice, he said.