Monthly Archives: January 2012

Alum appointed to new position at Applied Manufacturing Technologies

Robotics Online has news about Kettering alum Craig Salvalaggio: Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), a leading supplier of factory automation design, engineering and process consulting services today announced the appointment of Craig Salvalaggio as the company’s new Engineering Manager for its … Continue reading

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Kettering alum Matt Borland talks about adding Danica Patrick to Stewart-Haas Racing

Matt Borland, vice president of competition for Stewart-Haas Racing, was recently quoted in Scene Daily about Danica Patrick’s addition to the team: The addition of Patrick’s team is the latest step for the organization that fields cars for Stewart and … Continue reading

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Alum named new CIO at Wal-Mart

Kettering grad Karenann Terrell ’86 was named new CIO at Wal-Mart. From the press release: Terrell, 50, will assume responsibility for the company’s global technology systems including stores and clubs, supply chain, merchandising and enterprise platforms. She’ll continue reporting to … Continue reading

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Mary Barra featured in ABC video report

Kettering alum Mary Barra continues to be a key figure in media reports on the auto industry. Watch this WXYZ video report on Barra and her role at General Motors.

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Alum helps Kettering get certification

Kettering is now certified as a Robotic Education Robot Training Center. IME’s Dr. Lucy King put a lot of work and ongoing efforts into accomplishing the certification. Lucy worked with Kettering alumnus Richard Johnson ’77, who has been instrumental in … Continue reading

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Carla Bailo ’83 in award-winning national commercial

Alumna Carla Bailo ’83 is featured in this national car commercial for Nissan Vision, which was the category winner for non-luxury auto ads for 2011.  Take a look.

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Alum’s promotion at GM featured in Detroit Free Press

Kettering grad Sheri Hickok’s changing role at General Motors was recently profiled in the Detroit Free Press: In her 16-year career at General Motors, Sheri Hickok has never held a job for longer than a year and a half. Her … Continue reading

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Alum promoted at Diebold, Incorporated

PR Newswire reports that Kettering alum Frank Natoli Jr. has a new role at Diebold, Incorporated: Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) today announced that Frank A. Natoli, Jr., has been promoted to executive vice president and chief innovation officer. In this … Continue reading

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A Kettering alum is connected to the 2012 presidential race

2012 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has a connection to Kettering through his wife, Ann. Ann Romney’s father, Edward Davies, is a Kettering alum. From Raf Sanchez of the London Daily Telegraph: His wife, daughter and three sons – one … Continue reading

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Mary Barra profiled in Automotive News

Kettering alum Mary Barra was recently profiled in Automotive News Europe: General Motors product chief Mary Barra today said GM has largely eliminated the on-again, off-again nature of its vehicle development programs, part of the company’s broader goal of reducing … Continue reading

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