Oxford Automotive Announces Three New Executive Appointments to its North American Operations

    TROY, Mich.--July 16, 2003--Oxford Automotive, Inc., a leading Tier-1 automotive OEM supplier, in a strategic move to strengthen its North American Business Unit, has appointed three seasoned executives to help implement and lead the reorganization of its North American Operations.
    John Craig joins Oxford Automotive as Vice President Engineering & Program Management and will report directly to Wilson. Prior to joining Oxford, Craig served as Vice President Technology and Quality for Tower Automotive's Body Structures and Suspension group.
    Dan McCleary will serve as Vice President Continuous Improvement with a focus on lean manufacturing. His most recent professional experience includes Tower Automotive where he served as the Operational Excellence Leader for the Body Structures and Suspension Group. He will report directly to Jeff Wilson, President of Oxford's North American business. McCleary will be based in Oxford's North American headquarters in Troy, Michigan.
    Thomas Bee has been named Plant Manager of Oxford's Corydon facility in Corydon, Indiana reporting directly to Forrest Hayford, Sr. V.P. Operations North America. Prior to joining Oxford, Bee served as Plant Manager for Tower Automotive's Corydon facility.
    "Oxford is fortunate to have such competent, seasoned professionals in these vital positions within our company," said Wilson. "Their extensive experience at Tower Automotive will play a significant role in helping Oxford achieve its North American strategic objectives while positioning the business for future growth and expansion."

    Oxford Automotive, Inc., headquartered in Troy, Michigan, is a leading full-service supplier of specialized metal-formed assemblies and related services to the automotive industry. Oxford currently has 7000 employees at 37 facilities in 10 countries around the world.