Michelin spokesman Morton leaving for Nissan

GREENVILLE, S.C. (March 23)—James C. Morton Jr., Michelin North America Inc.´s primary spokesman, is leaving the company for a post with Nissan North America Inc. Michael I. Fanning, who joined Michelin North America last April, has been named vice president of public relations and government affairs, effective May 1. Morton has spent 24 years with the company, starting as assistant general counsel in the Manufacturing Division, and later serving as director of public relations and governmental affairs and executive director of external affairs. He has been vice president of public relations and government affairs since 1996.