TIA Board Taps Croswell as Secretary

(Akron/Tire Review) ASA Tire Systems president Wayne Croswell has been elected secretary of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), putting him in line to become TIA president in 2009.

Published: July 11, 2007

Croswell was elected by the TIA Board of Directors during its June 29 meeting in Toronto.

“We are very pleased to have Wayne fill the position of Secretary,” said current TIA President Paul Hyatt. “Wayne has demonstrated his leadership abilities as a TIA board member on numerous occasions. I believe TIA and the industry will benefit from Wayne’s experience and commitment to the growth of the tire industry.”

Croswell currently serves as chairman of TIA’s Member Services and Benefits Committee and also serves on the Public Relations and Marketing Committee, Strategic Planning and Bylaws Committee, and on the State Association Executives Council.

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