Delphi Automotive Executive to Chair Automotive Restraints Council

31 March 2000
Delphi Automotive Executive to Chair Automotive Restraints Council

    WASHINGTON, March 31 Lon Offenbacher, Product Line
Director of Occupant Protection Systems for Delphi Interior Systems, was
elected Chairman of the Automotive Occupant Restraints Council (AORC), an
international organization representing manufacturers and suppliers of
automotive air bags, seat belts and seating.
    Delphi Interior Systems, a division of Delphi Automotive Systems, is a
full system integrator with advanced capabilities in occupant protection
systems, steering wheels, and cockpit and door modules -- selling throughout
the world.  Delphi is the leading supplier of interior systems and the only
major supplier of both interior systems and occupant protection systems.
    "It is an honor for me to lead the Council as our industry faces new
opportunities and complex challenges in producing the world's most technically
advanced automotive occupant restraint systems, focused on saving lives and
reducing injuries," Offenbacher said.
    "Our emphasis at AORC will be to continue to educate government, media and
motorists concerning occupant restraint systems.  We will present the
industry's views on legislative and regulatory proposals affecting the
development and proper use of occupant restraint systems," Offenbacher added.
    A native of Dayton, Ohio, Offenbacher received a bachelor's degree in
chemical engineering from Purdue University and a master's degree in business
administration from the University of Dayton.  He also received a degree from
the American Graduate School of International Management.
    He started his automotive career with General Motors' former Inland
Division in Ohio.  He went on to hold positions of increasing responsibility
including project engineer, senior project engineer, senior sales engineer,
staff sales engineer and sales manager.
    In 1987 Offenbacher was sponsored by General Motors as a Congressional
Fellow and served on the House Ways and Means staff.
    He is on the board of directors for Simula, Inc., a safety components
company based in Phoenix, Ariz.
    Offenbacher has three children and is an active soccer and Little League
coach.  He resides in Rochester Hills, Mich.