Hercules Chooses Simpson to Lead Marketing

(Akron/Tire Review) Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has named Joshua Simpson as its new vice president of marketing. He will be responsible for developing product and marketing strategies for Hercules’ private and associate brands and coordinating domestic and international marketing efforts, according to the company. Simpson joined Hercules in July 2006 as marketing director. He will report to Larry Seawell, Hercules’ president and CEO.