WASHINGTON (Sept. 9, 2002) — Thomas A. Dattilo, chairman, president and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., was elected chairman of the board of directors of the Rubber Manufacturers Association. He succeeds James M. Micali, chairman and president of Michelin North America Inc.
Concurrent with Mr. Dattilo's election, the RMA announced that the term of office of the RMA board chairman has been extended to two years from one, to provide greater continuity of leadership.