Lowe’s Market Taps Cotton as COO

LITTLEFIELD, Texas — Lowe’s Market here said Tuesday it has named John Timothy “Tim” Cotton as the company’s new chief operating officer.

Cotton began his career with Lowe’s as a store manager in Alamogordo, N.M., and has since been an area manager for several areas at the family-owned chain. Before joining Lowe’s, Cotton owned a graphics/sign company.

“Tim is a proven leader who models the Christian values that have helped make our company successful for the past 49 years,” said Roger Lowe Jr., chief executive officer, in a statement.