Curt McAllister Joins Toyota's Midwest Communication Team

DETROIT, Nov. 5, 2007 -- Curt McAllister has been named Product News Manager for Midwest Corporate Communications, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS).

"We're delighted to have Curt McAllister join our team," said John McCandless, National Manager, TMS Midwest Corporate Communications. "He's a seasoned professional and will greatly expand our ability to communicate product information to key audiences." McAllister joins Toyota from John Bailey & Associates, Inc., Troy, Mich., where he helped manage the agency's automotive division. He joined that firm in 1997. Key automotive accounts included Hyundai Motor America and later Volkswagen of America.

As Product News Manager, McAllister will be responsible for managing product news programs in some 15 states. Key audiences will be journalists located in Southeastern Michigan, as well as key metropolitan areas throughout the Midwest.

McAllister earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations from Ferris State University in 1989. He and his family reside in Lake Orion, Mich.