PickupTruck.Com
321 Robin Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
ph 415.927.4675
fax 415.242.9947
For
More Information, Please Contact: Jay Weinberg, PickupTruck.Com
(312) 944-3274
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January
10, 2000
Thomas
Stallkamp Joins
Board of Directors of PickupTruck.Com
Corte Madera,
CA - January 10, 2000 - PickupTruck.Com, the online community
for pickup truck enthusiasts, today announced the appointment
of Thomas Stallkamp, recent Vice-Chairman of DaimlerChrysler,
to the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Stallkamp retired from
DaimlerChrysler at the end of 1999. He is currently Vice-Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of MSX International, an Auburn Hills,
MI engineering and business services company.
“Tom Stallkamp
brings an incredible depth of business experience to our team,”
said Mike Levine, Founder and President of PickupTruck.Com. “His
dynamic leadership and innovation in the automotive business will
be key to our growth. We’re absolutely thrilled to have him on
board.”
“The Internet
is quickly gathering importance in all aspects of the auto industry,”
said Tom Stallkamp. “This association provides me a great opportunity
to involve myself with the Internet, and use my experience and
strengths to help nurture the growth of PickupTruck.Com. This
is an excellent group with great energy and a solid vision.
“With his
extensive experience in supply chain management, Stallkamp became
known for developing new business processes and enhanced partnerships
with the automotive supply community. He ushered in a new era
of cooperation that led to vast improvements in product quality
and cost efficiencies.
Thomas T.
Stallkamp was born September 6, 1946, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
He attended Miami University where he received his bachelor’s
degree as well as his Master’s in Business Administration. After
working in various purchasing and supply posts for Ford Motor
Company in the 1970’s, Mr. Stallkamp joined Chrysler in 1980 as
a General Purchasing Agent. He was elected a Vice President of
the Company in 1990, and named President, Chrysler Corp. in December
1997. He was appointed to the Management Board of DaimlerChrysler
Corporation AG in November 1998 and became Vice-Chairman of DaimlerChrysler
in September 1999.
About PickupTruck.Com PickupTruck.Com
(www.pickuptruck.com) is the online community for pickup truck
enthusiasts. First launched in 1995, PickupTruck.Com exists to
provide everything “pickup” to the online community, including
information, news, dialog, and products. The site includes information
about all types of pickup trucks, coverage of major truck shows,
discussion groups, and soon, e-commerce capabilities for parts
and accessories. Based in Corte Madera, CA, PickupTruck.Com is
a privately-held company.
