FINDLAY, Ohio (April 28, 2004) — Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has reassigned two more executives as part of the re-alignment of its tire group.
Phillip Caris has been named vice president, sales and marketing for the North American tire division, effective May 1. Mr. Caris has held various sales and marketing roles in his 21-year tenure with Cooper, most recently serving as vice president, marketing.
Carl Casalbore also will be vice president, marketing and retail sales for that division. He most recently served as vice president, retail sales and high performance development.
Cooper on April 27 said three executives—D. Richard Stephens, Harold Miller and Pat Brown—were given new assignments as part of the Findlay-based tire maker's plan to better focus on target markets and support the company's strategic plan.