AYES Announces Departure of Executive Director

TROY, Mich., Feb. 9, 2009 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) has announced that Susan Moe, Executive Director of AYES has elected to resign effective February 13, 2009. She has served as Executive Director since 2007 and has been instrumental in guiding the organization through its recent changes.

The daily operations of AYES will be managed by Chuck Roberts, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Executive Director, following the recent announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding that is being pursued by both AYES and ASE.

"I have truly enjoyed my experience working with AYES and all of the industry partners that make this initiative such a success," said Moe. "The AYES program has touched the lives of so many students and helped many more enter into the field of automotive technology."

"Susan has played a vital role in bringing this initiative to the next level," said James E. Press, Vice Chairman and President of Chrysler LLC and current Chairman of AYES. "We are grateful for her dedication and commitment to AYES over the past two years."

About Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES)

AYES is a partnership among participating automotive manufacturers, the National Automobile Dealers Association, Automotive Trade Association Executives, State Departments of Education and Labor, local dealerships and select high schools across the country. AYES' goal is to encourage quality students with a good mechanical aptitude to pursue careers in the fields of automotive technology and prepare them for entry-level positions in dealerships. For more information, visit www.ayes.org.