Industry Veteran Christopher A. Sawyer Joins Automotive Manufacturing & Production Magazine as Executive Editor
7 December 2000
Industry Veteran Christopher A. Sawyer Joins Automotive Manufacturing & Production Magazine as Executive Editor
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Dec. 7 Christopher A. Sawyer has joined
Automotive Manufacturing & Production (AM&P) magazine as executive editor. He
will be based in the magazine's Detroit editorial office in Plymouth, Mich.
Sawyer is filling a new position with responsibilities for developing,
researching and writing monthly feature articles for AM&P. In addition he
assumes a management role in the editorial operation of the monthly automotive
trade magazine.
Sawyer, 42, has more than 14-years of experience in the automotive
industry working as both a journalist and public relations professional.
"We're excited to have a seasoned journalist and auto industry insider
like Chris joining the editorial team," said Rick Kline, Jr. publisher of
Automotive Manufacturing & Production. "Chris' knowledge and experience will
help us provide our readers with industrial strength coverage of the auto
industry from design through delivery."
As a public relations professional, Sawyer was most recently an account
director with Dearborn, Mich.-based Campbell & Co. From February, 1996, until
September, 2000, Sawyer served as the communications director for Lotus Cars
USA, responsible for its global communications strategy, new vehicle launches,
executive visibility, and a variety of other marketing communications
functions. From October, 1996, through December, 1999, he served as a
communications consultant to Visteon Automotive Systems, and was part of the
team that planned and executed the launch of the company in 1997. Sawyer also
provided communications counsel and support to a variety of other Campbell &
Co. clients during his tenure with the firm.
Working as a journalist, Sawyer was senior editor at Automotive Industries
magazine from November, 1989, through February, 1996. As senior editor he
wrote and edited news articles on new vehicle introductions, driving
impressions, new and innovative technologies, in-plant processes, and a
variety of executive and supplier news stories. While at the magazine, he was
responsible for developing several special projects and he participated in
numerous radio interviews as an industry expert on a variety of topics ranging
from government regulations to industry trends.
From February, 1986, until November, 1989, Sawyer was an associate editor
with AutoWeek, magazine. While at AutoWeek he directed, edited and wrote the
"News and Industry" section; researched and wrote numerous articles including
a multi-page article on anti-lock braking and traction control that is
required reading for all U.S. Secret Service Agents. He also was the first
journalist to break news about many new vehicles including the Ford Probe and
Mazda Miata.
Sawyer earned a bachelor of arts in general studies from the University of
Michigan-Dearborn with minors in economics, history and business
administration. He has earned numerous awards for editorial excellence,
including two Neal Awards and the Detroit Press Club Foundation award.
Automotive Manufacturing & Production is published by Cincinnati, Ohio-based
Gardner Publications. Each month, the magazine reaches 55,000 design,
engineering, and manufacturing professionals and executives throughout the
supply chain involved in key aspects of automotive product and process
development and execution. For more information about Automotive
Manufacturing & Production, visit http://www.autofieldguide.com .
Since 1928, Gardner Publications has been the premier publisher for the
heart of manufacturing in North America. The company currently publishes five
titles, including Automotive Finishing; Automotive Manufacturing & Production;
Modern Machine Shop; Plastics Technology and Products Finishing. For more
information about Gardner Publications and its product offerings, visit
http://www.gardnerweb.com .
Sawyer is a native of Dearborn, Mich. and currently resides in Farmington
Hills, Mich. He can be reached at phone: 734-416-9705, fax is 734-416-9707 or
e-mail: csawyer@autofieldguide.com .