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Local Boy Makes Good!,Thomas A. Dattilo Named Chairman, President and CEO, Cooper Tire

28 April 2000

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company's Thomas A. Dattilo Named Chairman, President and CEO

    FINDLAY, Ohio--April 28, 2000--COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY (NYSE:CTB) As anticipated since an announcement made in February of this year, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company's Thomas A. Dattilo today assumed the roles of chairman, president and chief executive officer. Dattilo succeeds Patrick W. Rooney, who is retiring.
    "Tom takes the helm at a very exciting time for Cooper," said outgoing chairman Rooney. "His experience and leadership in our industries will serve the company well through the integration of our newly acquired operations and the continued growth of the Tire Group and Cooper-Standard Automotive. I am leaving the company in good hands."
    Dattilo joined Cooper Tire & Rubber Company as president and chief operating officer on January 4, 1999. In February 1999 he was elected to the board of directors. Prior to joining Cooper, Dattilo spent more than 21 years in the automotive parts business with his latest position being president, sealing products for Dana Corporation of Toledo, Ohio.
    Mr. Dattilo's background includes a B.A. from The Ohio State University and a J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law. He also completed the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program. He is a native of Akron, Ohio, a past chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association and a member of numerous business organizations.