FINDLAY, Ohio (Jan. 22, 2004) — Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has named Douglas Andrus to performance tire analyst and Paula Luzader to performance tire applications specialist.
In his new post, Mr. Andrus will be responsible for leading efforts in dealer and consumer education as part of a high-performance tire training program in the Great Lakes, southern and western regions, Cooper said. He joined the Findlay-based tire maker in 1988 and most recently was southern region manager in the consumer relations department.
Ms. Luzader will also help with dealer and consumer education in the training program in the eastern and central regions in addition to Mastercraft dealers. She also will share responsibility for the overall implementation of the new high-performance training program. She joined Cooper in 1986 and most recently served as a senior customer service representative for the eastern region.