Brooker moved from Firestone to Sears in 1944 .
Brooker rose through the ranks becoming head of manufacturing , a member of Sears Board of Directors , and President of the newly - formed Whirlpool Corporation in 1958 .
Moving from Firestone to Sears in 1944 , Brooker rose through the ranks becoming head of manufacturing , a member of Sears Board of Directors , and President of the newly - formed Whirlpool Corporation in 1958 .