Detroit Economic Club Announces Board of Directors Changes

DETROIT, July 5 -- The Detroit Economic Club (DEC) announces the following changes/additions to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2005:

* Dr. Dieter Zetsche, President & CEO, DaimlerChrysler, ends his term as Chairman, Detroit Economic Club. Dr. Zetsche will remain on the board of directors and the executive committee.

* Mr. William Clay Ford, Jr., Chairman and CEO, Ford Motor Company, becomes Chairman, Detroit Economic Club, for a two year term.

The following individuals were elected by the membership to join the Board of Directors, Detroit Economic Club:

  *  J. Michael Davis, President & CEO, National City Bank, Michigan
  *  Mark Hoppe, President & CEO, Standard Federal Bank
  *  Andrew N. Liveris, CEO, Dow Chemical
  *  Sandra Pierce, President & CEO, Charter One Bank, Michigan
  *  Douglas Steenland, President & CEO, Northwest Airlines Corporation

"I am honored to serve as chairman of one of the nation's leading business forums," Mr. Ford said. "As chairman, I'll work to ensure the Detroit Economic Club continues to provide thought-provoking dialogue and activities for its members and the public."

The DEC was established in 1934, and is recognized worldwide for its contribution to the discussion and promotion of economic, political and social issues. The club has over 2,000 members and is recognized as one of the premier speaking forums in the United States.

For more information about the DEC, log on to http://www.econclub.org/ , contact the DEC at (313) 963-8547 or toll-free 1-866-4-ECON-CLUB or e-mail info@econclub.org .