Mary Peters is New Transportation Secretary: The Senate recently confirmed President Bush’s nomination of Mary Peters as the new Secretary of Transportation. Peters will succeed Norman Mineta, who resigned in July. Described by the President an an innovative thinker, Peters has spent most of her career in government highway jobs, and is a strong advocate of privatizing roads.
McMahon Named AIADA VP of Public & Industry Relations: AIADA recently announced the addition of Lori McMahon as Vice President of Public and Industry Relations, effective October 10, 2006. In this newly-created role, McMahon will head AIADA’s communications and marketing efforts. Most recently, McMahon served as White House Liaison and Counselor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, appointed by President George W. Bush.
Stanton Appointed NADA Used Car Guide VP & COO:Michael Stanton Jr., NADAês executive director of industry affairs, will be returning to the N.A.D.A. Official Used Car Guide Co. as its new vice president and chief operating officer, effective Oct. 26. Stanton directed the guide company’s sales activities as national sales manager from 2000 to 2002.Stanton replaces Stephen Pugh, who is leaving NADA to pursue other business interests. Scott Lilja, former NADA vice president and COO, will remain as a consultant.
Along with this personnel move, NADA announced that it was forming a strategic partnership with RVI Analytical Services of Stamford, Conn., a leading provider of residual value insurance.
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