2007 Award Recipients
Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
USCAR began presenting Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2003 to recognize individuals who made significant contributions to USCAR during an extended period of time. Most recipients have been active USCAR participants for at least a decade. Their dedication, expertise and the value of their contributions to the organization and our member companies have been immeasurable.
Dick Peterson (GM)
Advanced Powertrain, Advanced Combustion Emission Control Tech TeamJerry Rogers (GM)
Technical TriadSteve Zimmer (Chrysler)
USCAR Leadership Group/FreedomCAR DirectorTeam Award Winners
USCAR Team Awards recognize those teams and members who leveraged their resources, exceeded expectations, overcame challenges and created outstanding value for our member companies.
Low-Cost Alternative to Laser Brazing Project Team
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Project Team
Special Recognition Award Winners
The Special Recognition Award is designed to recognize individual OEM participants who excelled in the past year and demonstrated their exceptional commitment to USCAR by going above and beyond the call of duty. It recognizes those whose leadership inspires their teams to achieve greatness.
Pradeep Attibele (Chrysler)
Advanced Powertrain TLC: Transmission Working GroupGloria Bucciero (Bucciero and Associates)
Finance StakeholdersAdrian Elliott (Ford)
Manufacturing TLC: Joining & Fastening Task ForceScott Freeman (Chrysler)
Business Technical SupportElizabeth Hetrick (Ford)
Materials TLC: USAMP Automotive Metals DivisionDoris Hill (GM)
Environmental TLC: Vehicle Recycling PartnershipDan Houston (Ford)
Materials TLC: Automotive Composites ConsortiumJack Jensen (GM)
Safety TLC: Occupant Safety Research PartnershipTom Leone (Ford)
Advanced Powertrain TLC: Engine Benchmarking GroupMark Mehall (Ford)
Business Technical SupportJim Quinn (GM)
Materials TLC: Materials Tech TeamRonald Reese (Chrysler)
Advanced Powertrain TLC: Advanced Combustion Emission Control Tech TeamScott Schramm (Chrysler)
Industry-Government RelationsDave Schrumpf (GM)
Environmental TLC: Environmental Research ConsortiumZafar Shaikh (Ford)
Advanced Powertrain TLC: Selective Catalytic Reduction Working GroupYibing Shi (Chrysler)
Safety TLC: Crash Safety Working GroupDon Siegel (Ford)
Hydrogen TLC: Hydrogen Storage Tech TeamTom Simko (GM)
Electrical/Electronics TLC: Electrical Wiring Component Applications PartnershipTom Spix (GM)
Oil Filter Specification Working GroupAllison Stephens (Ford)
Manufacturing TLC: Ergonomics Task ForceBob Taeneka (Ford)
Energy Storage TLC: U.S. Advanced Battery ConsortiumRichard Talbott (Ford)
Manufacturing TLC: Joining & Fastening Task ForcePaul Thowson (Chrysler)
Materials TLC: USAMP Steering CommitteeNina Tortosa (GM)
Aerodynamics Working GroupCandace Wheeler (GM)
Environmental TLC: Vehicle Recycling Partnership