UGN, Inc. Names Cato Director of Human Resources

CHICAGO, April 18 -- Deborah Cato has been named director of human resources for UGN, according to Peter Anthony, president and CEO. In her position, Cato will use her 16 years of experience to oversee all human resources activities for UGN, including compensation and benefits, training and development, managing human resource systems, and long-range planning to support company objectives.

Prior to joining UGN, Cato was vice president, human resources for The McShane Companies. In her role, she was responsible for strategic creation, direction and success of McShane's national human resources program. She also has held human resources positions at BVM Olienti and Wegmans Food Markets.

"We are excited to add such a skilled human resources director as Deborah to our team," said Anthony. "She has proven, over the years, to be innovative, creative, and successful, and we look forward to similar successes at UGN."

Cato earned a bachelor of arts from The State University of New York Potsdam, Potsdam N.Y. Additionally, she has a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification and is a certified human resource professional through Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Headquartered in Chicago, UGN was incorporated in 1986 as a joint venture between Rieter Automotive Systems and Nihon Tokushu Toryo (Nittoku). Rieter's innovative leadership and theoretical acoustics combined with advanced manufacturing processes and quality system design by Nittoku have established UGN as a preferred supplier of acoustic, interior trim and thermal management products to the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America. For more information on UGN, visit the company's web site at http://www.ugnusa.com/ .

NOTE TO EDITORS: Cato resides in Gurnee, Ill.