Goodyear Manager Appointed VP Sales & Marketing at Titan

Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., has announced the appointment of Jeff Vasichek as vice president of sales and marketing, responsible for all aftermarket and original equipment sales, effective 1 January 2006. In this position, Vasichek will be responsible for integrating the recent acquisition of Goodyear’s farm tyre sales and marketing with Titan’s tyre and wheel businesses.

“I’m very pleased that Jeff is joining the Titan team,” said chairman and CEO Maurice M. Taylor. “Jeff’s experience with both aftermarket and OE customers will help us to continue to develop and grow our business as the leader in the industry.”

Vasichek began his career with Goodyear in 1986. He has held various sales, marketing and management positions, most recently general manager of farm tyres. He earned a degree in business administration from North Dakota State University. He will be headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.