Thomas P. Capo Named Director of Cooper Tire & Rubber

Cooper Tire & Rubber announced on November 15 that its Board of Directors has named Thomas P. Capo as a director of the company. Mr. Capo serves as chairman of the board for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc, a $1.7 billion car rental company, and also serves as co-chairman of the board of Microheat Inc., a privately held tier-one supplier to the automotive industry. Mr. Capo is an advisor on business, financial and investment strategy to various companies and organisations. He previously served on the boards of JLG Industries Inc., a $2.3 billion access equipment producer, and Sonic Automotive Inc., an $8.0 billion automotive retailer.

Mr. Capo served as senior vice president and treasurer of DaimlerChrysler Corporation from 1998-2000. Prior to 1998, he held the positions of vice president and treasurer of the Chrysler Corporation and vice president and controller of Chrysler Financial Corporation. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, a master’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in economics, from the University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Michigan.

Roy V. Armes, Cooper Tire & Rubber president and CEO, said, “Tom Capo’s keen financial insights and business acumen, along with his range of corporate and board experience, will further deepen our strength on the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company board.”