Federal-Mogul Announces Organizational Structure Ignition Products
18 January 1999
Federal-Mogul Announces Organizational Structure Ignition Products
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 18 -- David Krohn, vice president,
Worldwide Ignition Products, Federal-Mogul Corporation , announces
the following organizational structure for Ignition Products with the
following appointments effective immediately:
* Keith Cadaret, director of original equipment sales
* Robert Matz, vice president, operations
* G. Alphonso Tagle, controller
* Daniel Tribble, director of product technology
The following individuals will provide shared services to both Ignition
Products and Powertrain Systems - Americas:
* Douglas Hollis, director of finance, Powertrain Systems - Americas and
Ignition Products
* William (Tripp) Martin, manager, Powertrain Systems quality, Corporate
Quality
* Rick O'Neal, director of human resources, Powertrain Systems - Americas
and Ignition Products
* Anthony Tomczak, director of purchasing, Powertrain Systems - Americas
and Ignition Products
* Gregory Zimmer, marketing manager, Powertrain Systems - Americas and
Ignition Products
Keith Cadaret, Director, Original Equipment Sales
Keith Cadaret will continue in his role as director, original equipment
sales.
Cadaret joined Cooper Automotive in 1977. Prior to his current
assignment, Cadaret held the positions of original equipment account executive
and manager, original equipment sales.
Cadaret earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in industrial psychology from the
University of Toledo, Ohio.
Robert Matz, Vice President, Operations
Robert Matz will continue in his role as vice president, operations.
Matz has responsibility for the Americas, Asia Pacific and European
operations.
Matz joined Cooper Automotive in 1970. He has held various general
manager and vice president positions throughout his career with the
organization.
Matz earned a Master's of Business Administration degree from Wayne State
University, Detroit, Michigan and a Master of Science degree and Bachelor of
Science degree in ceramic engineering from Ohio State University.
Matz announces Steve Straub will continue in his role as director of
operations -- Europe, reporting to Matz. Straub has responsibility for the
manufacturing facilities in Carpi, Italy; Casarza, Italy; Naas, Ireland; and
Upton, England.
Straub has been with Cooper Automotive since 1980. Prior to his current
position, Straub was general manager, aviation operations. Straub has also
held other key positions in original equipment manufacturing marketing and
product development.
Straub earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from
the University of Michigan.
G. Alfonso Tagle, Controller
Alfonso Tagle has been appointed controller, Ignition Products.
Tagle joined Federal-Mogul in 1987. Prior to this appointment, Tagle was
administration manager with the El Paso/Juarez facility. He has held a
variety of financial positions each with increasing responsibility at the
El Paso, Texas; Jacksonville, Alabama; Juarez, Mexico; Logansport, Indiana;
and Southfield, Michigan facilities.
Tagle earned a Master of International Management degree from the American
Graduate School of International Management and a Bachelor of Science degree
in finance and accounting from the University of the Americas.
Daniel Tribble, Director of Product Technology
Dan Tribble has been appointed director of product technology.
Tribble began his career with Champion in 1971 and has held a variety of
engineering and engineering management positions.
Tribble earned a Master of Science degree in nuclear physics and a
Bachelor of Science degree in math and physics from Eastern Kentucky
University.
The following individuals will provide shared services to both Ignition
Products and Powertrain Systems - Americas:
Doug Hollis, Director, Finance, Powertrain Systems - Americas & Ignition
Products
Doug Hollis will continue in his role of director of finance, Powertrain
Systems - Americas. In this role, Hollis will provide financial support for
both the Ignition Products and Powertrain Systems - Americas organizations.
Prior to this appointment, Hollis was manufacturing controller with
responsibilities for the Americas and World Trade. Since joining Federal-
Mogul in 1972, Hollis has progressed through various key accounting management
positions in St. Johns, Michigan; Greensburg, Indiana; and in various
positions within Southfield.
Hollis earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Xavier
University, Cincinnati, Ohio and a Bachelor's degree in industrial management
from Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan.
William (Tripp) Martin, Manager, Powertrain Systems Quality, Corporate
Quality
Tripp Martin will continue in his role as manager, Powertrain Systems
quality, Corporate Quality. In this role, Martin provides quality support to
both the Ignition Products and Powertrain Systems organizations.
Prior to joining Federal-Mogul in 1998, Martin was director of quality
with Peterson American Corporation/Peterson Spring.
Martin earned a M.A.R. degree from Westminster Theological Seminary and a
Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Dickinson College, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
Rick O'Neal, Director, Human Resources, Powertrain Systems - Americas &
Ignition Products
Rick O'Neal will continue in his role as director, human resources,
Powertrain Systems - Americas. In this role, O'Neal will provide human
resources support to both the Ignition Products and Powertrain Systems -
Americas organizations.
Prior to this appointment, O'Neal was human resources manager - U.S.
Manufacturing. O'Neal joined Federal-Mogul in 1986 and has held positions of
increasing responsibility at the Malden, Missouri and the Southfield and
St. Johns, Michigan plants.
O'Neal earned a Bachelor of Science degree in management from Southwest
Missouri University.
Anthony Tomczak, Director, Purchasing, Powertrain Systems - Americas &
Ignition Products
Tony Tomczak will continue in his role as director, purchasing, Powertrain
Systems - Americas.
In this position, Tomczak will provide purchasing support for both
Ignition Products and Powertrain Systems - Americas.
Prior to this appointment, Tomczak held the position of director of
purchasing, manufacturing operations. He began his career with Federal-Mogul
in 1994 as sourcing manager. Prior to joining Federal-Mogul, he held the
position of senior research buyer with Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.
Tomczak earned a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from
Purdue University, Indiana.
Gregory Zimmer, Marketing Manager
Greg Zimmer has recently been appointed marketing manager. In this
position, Zimmer will provide marketing support for both Powertrain Systems -
Americas and Ignition Products.
Zimmer joined Cooper Automotive in 1996 as director, original equipment
manufacturing sales and marketing. Zimmer was previously employed with
Mitsubishi as manager, sales/marketing and logistics.
Zimmer earned a Master's of Business Administration degree from Wayne
State University, Detroit, Michigan and a Bachelor of Business Administration
degree from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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