Automotive and Commercial Vehicle Industry Veteran will Lead
Navistar's Internal and External Communications Globally
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Navistar, Inc. today announced that Jim Spangler has been named Chief
Communications Officer and will lead the company's Corporate
Communications globally.
"We are proud to have Jim join the Navistar team and are confident that
his proven leadership and experience in our industry will help continue
to build Navistar's reputation in the global marketplace," said Daniel
C. Ustian, Navistar chairman, president and chief executive officer.
A 26-year communications veteran, Spangler brings to Navistar a wide
range of communications experience. He spent nearly 12 years with
Tenneco, where he served as vice president of global communications and
was responsible for corporate positioning, communications strategy and
policy, executive communications, employee communications, media
relations and public relations.
Before joining Tenneco, Jim was director of global public relations and
media relations for Arthur Andersen. Jim also spent nearly eight years
at Amoco Corporation in roles of increasing responsibility within the
company's Public and Government Affairs group. Spangler began his career
as a reporter at City News Bureau of Chicago.
"I have admired Navistar's growth during one of the most challenging
times for our industry," said Spangler, "and I look forward to leading
the company's communications efforts as it continues to deliver great
products and profitable growth."
Spangler holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University
of Illinois. He is a member of the Arthur Page Society and the Public
Relations Society of America.
About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company
whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International®
brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce® brand diesel
engines, IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses, Monaco®
RV brands of recreational vehicles, and Workhorse® brand
chassis for motor homes and step vans. The company also provides truck
and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing
services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com/newsroom.
Navistar International Corporation
Media contact: Roy Wiley,
630-753-2627
Investor contact: Heather Kos, 630-753-2406
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