Top Auto Purchasing Executives Headline September 28 AWA Event

DETROIT--Aug. 3, 20041, 2004--Top OEM and supplier purchasing executives will speak at the Automotive Women's Alliance (AWA) September 28, 2004, event, "Purchasing Issues in the Automotive Industry", at the Troy Marriott Hotel, 200 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI.

Panelists include:

-- Dawn Agosta, Director, N.A. Global Core, Ford Motor Company;

-- Louise Linder, Director, Advance Supply, DaimlerChrysler;

-- Karen Braniecki Naida, Sr. Manager, Worldwide Purchasing New Technology, General Motors;

-- Linda Theisen, V.P., Supply Chain, Metaldyne;

-- Rebecca Vest, Asst. General Manager Purchasing Vehicle Parts and Materials, PT and Chassis, Toyota;

-- Dr. David Cole, Chairman, Center for Automotive Research (CAR) will be the Moderator.

A networking reception will begin at 5:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. Presentations will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are $50 for AWA members, $65 non-members and $30 full-time students. Media attendees get in free when registered. Please call Meeting Coordinators, Inc. at 248-583-3922 for reservations.

There will be a "Meet the Speakers" private reception for members/sponsors at 4:30-5:15 p.m. Event Sponsors are available for $1,500 per company (maximum 10). Contact Denise Mahnick for event sponsor details at 248-375-8065.

About the AWA: The Automotive Women's Alliance is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the global automotive industry.