Attributable to Rick Wagoner, GM President and Chief Executive Officer
"Skip was a visionary leader. During his 42-year career with GM, Skip focused on harnessing the talent, knowledge, experience and the spirit of people. He's probably best known for leading the launch of Saturn, including the new plant, new line of vehicles, the new retail network, and the creation of a new partnership with the United Auto Workers union.
"Later, Skip became the first president of GM University, where he was able to expand the knowledge of GM employees and tap their potential on a broader scale
"Skip was a great guy. He'll be missed by us all. But, most of all, he'll be remembered because he made a tremendous contribution to the company and served as a positive role model for all of those around him."
(Note: LeFauve died Saturday, Jan. 25, in West Palm Beach, Fla.; he was a senior vice president at GM when he retired in 1999; he was born Nov. 30, 1934.)