Fort Smith, AR – August 06, 2025 – Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc. (“Cloyes”), the global leader and designer of mission-critical timing drive systems and components for the automotive aftermarket, announced the appointment of Jeff Cook as Chief Marketing and Product Development Officer. In this role, Cook will oversee marketing strategy and product development initiatives for both the Cloyes and Rotomaster brands.

Cook brings more than 25 years of marketing and product strategy leadership across various industries, including extensive experience in the automotive aftermarket, to his new position. Most recently, he led Marketing and Product Strategy across six business units at Bridgestone. His comprehensive expertise in brand strategy, advertising and promotions, market research, product portfolio management, and market-driven innovation will be instrumental in driving growth and market expansion for Cloyes’ comprehensive product portfolio.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to our leadership team,” said John Hanighen, CEO of Cloyes. “His proven track record in multi-unit marketing leadership and deep understanding of the automotive aftermarket make him the ideal candidate to lead our marketing and product development efforts for both Cloyes and Rotomaster. Jeff’s strategic vision and extensive experience will be crucial as we continue to strengthen our market position and drive innovation across our brands.”

In his new role, Cook will focus on developing comprehensive marketing strategies for both Cloyes and Rotomaster brands, leading product development initiatives to meet evolving market demands, strengthening customer relationships and expanding market reach, and driving innovation in timing drive systems and components.

Cook holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Tennessee and an MBA from Emory University. He has also completed the Executive Education in Digital Marketing program from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), further enhancing his expertise in modern marketing approaches.

“I’m excited to join such a respected organization with a strong reputation for quality and innovation,” said Cook. “Cloyes and Rotomaster represent excellence in the automotive aftermarket, and I look forward to building on that foundation to drive continued growth and success.”

This appointment reinforces Cloyes’ commitment to investing in top-tier talent and maintaining its position as the North American leader in timing drive systems. The addition of Cook to the executive team supports the company’s strategic growth initiatives and dedication to delivering outstanding service and innovative solutions to customers.

Cloyes remains committed to delivering outstanding service and innovative solutions, ensuring our ongoing impact in the automotive aftermarket industry. To learn more, visit www.cloyes.com.

About Cloyes 
Cloyes, based in Fort Smith, AR, is the North American leader and global designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of timing drive systems and components for the automotive aftermarket. Its products are mission-critical components for engine performance and function used in high-performance and replacement applications. Cloyes serves a broad customer base, including wholesale distributors, national and local retailers, re-packagers, and production engine builders, and sells its products under the Cloyes® brand throughout North America and Dynagear® in Mexico. To learn more, visit www.cloyes.com.