Richard E. Dauch chairs United Way’s 2006 Torch Drive
PRESS RELEASE
July 18, 2006
Media Contact(s):
Patricia A. Ellis, 313-226-9484 or pager, 313-840-1948
Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321
DETROIT - Richard E. Dauch, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, American Axle & Manufacturing, will serve as the general chair of United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s 58th annual Torch Drive, which will kick off Sept. 8 and conclude Nov. 15.
In this role, Dauch is responsible for leading a team of volunteers during United Way’s annual fundraising campaign. The money raised each year funds hundreds of vital programs and services that work to create lasting and measurable change in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Last year’s Torch Drive raised more than $64 million.
Dauch has been involved with United Way for more than 20 years. Last year he chaired the Tocqueville committee, charged with increasing the number of individual donors who give at least $10,000 or more annually to United Way. Under his leadership, 69 new members joined the Tocqueville Society, increasing the total number of contributors at that level to 269.
Dauch is a 42-year career veteran of the automotive industry. He began his automotive career with General Motors as a college-graduate-in-training and became the youngest plant manager in Chevrolet’s history. He joined Volkswagen of America in 1976 and served as its group vice president, Manufacturing Operations. In 1980, Dauch joined the Chrysler Corporation at the request of then Chairman Lee Iacocca, and led the company’s manufacturing renaissance. He retired from Chrysler in 1992 as an officer and executive vice president, Manufacturing. Dauch and two investors purchased the axle, forging, and driveshaft assets of General Motors in 1994 to form American Axle & Manufacturing.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
July 18, 2006
Media Contact(s):
Patricia A. Ellis, 313-226-9484 or pager, 313-840-1948
Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321
DETROIT - Richard E. Dauch, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, American Axle & Manufacturing, will serve as the general chair of United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s 58th annual Torch Drive, which will kick off Sept. 8 and conclude Nov. 15.In this role, Dauch is responsible for leading a team of volunteers during United Way’s annual fundraising campaign. The money raised each year funds hundreds of vital programs and services that work to create lasting and measurable change in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Last year’s Torch Drive raised more than $64 million.
"Our region is experiencing an increase in demand for resources, but unfortunately with that comes a decrease in the amount of charitable giving across the board," said Michael J. Brennan, president & CEO, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. "In order for us to sustain our resources and continue to improve lives and communities in metro Detroit, we need someone strongly committed to community as our general chair. I know Dick Dauch will provide that necessary leadership."
Dauch has been involved with United Way for more than 20 years. Last year he chaired the Tocqueville committee, charged with increasing the number of individual donors who give at least $10,000 or more annually to United Way. Under his leadership, 69 new members joined the Tocqueville Society, increasing the total number of contributors at that level to 269.
Dauch is a 42-year career veteran of the automotive industry. He began his automotive career with General Motors as a college-graduate-in-training and became the youngest plant manager in Chevrolet’s history. He joined Volkswagen of America in 1976 and served as its group vice president, Manufacturing Operations. In 1980, Dauch joined the Chrysler Corporation at the request of then Chairman Lee Iacocca, and led the company’s manufacturing renaissance. He retired from Chrysler in 1992 as an officer and executive vice president, Manufacturing. Dauch and two investors purchased the axle, forging, and driveshaft assets of General Motors in 1994 to form American Axle & Manufacturing.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
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