John C. Corey was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Stoneridge, Inc. on January 11, 2006. Mr. Corey, since October 2000, had served as president and chief executive officer and director of the Safety Components International (OTCBB – SAFY), a leading low-cost supplier of airbags and components, with worldwide operations. Previously he had served as president, chief operating officer and director of SCI since March 1999. Mr. Corey served as president of Stanley Mechanics Tools, Inc., a division of The Stanley Works, a company engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing mechanics hand tools, from September 1996 to March 1999, where he was responsible for worldwide operations. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association.
George E. Strickler formerly was with Republic Engineered Products, Inc., where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since February 2004. Republic is North America’s leading supplier of special bar quality steel, a highly engineered product used in axles, drive shafts, suspension rods and other critical components of automobiles, off-highway vehicles and industrial equipment. Before joining Republic, Strickler was BorgWarner Inc.’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for nearly three years. BorgWarner is a tier-one technology-driven manufacturer of power train components and integrated systems for major manufacturers worldwide. In addition, Strickler was employed at Akron-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 30 years where he held finance and treasury positions culminating as Vice President of Finance. He is a Certified Public Accountant and he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Penn State University and an MBA in finance from the University of Akron.
Mr. Beaver has served as Vice President of Global Sales and Systems Engineering since 2004. He has been an officer of the Company since 2000 and has served in a variety of Sales executive positions since joining the Company in 1995. Prior to Joining Stoneridge, Mr. Beaver was employed at Textron Automotive for 16 years where he held a variety of Sales executive positions culminating as McCord Winn Textron - Vice President of Sales. Mr. Beaver began his career at Ford Motor Company Plastics, Paint, and Vinyl Division, including positions in materials management and quality engineering. He holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from Michigan State University and has completed an Executive Management Program through the Harvard School of Business.
Mr. Tervalon assumed the role of Vice President of the Company and President of the Stoneridge Electronics Division in August of 2006. Mr. Tervalon joined the Company in 2002 as Vice President and General Manager of the Electronic Products Division and became Vice President and General Manager of the Stoneridge Electronics Group in 2003. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Tervalon served as Vice President and General Manager of Power – One, Inc., a leading provider of energy efficient power conversion and power management solutions for multiple markets, from 1998 to 2002. In addition, Mr. Tervalon was employed at Lucent Technologies and Bell Laboratories for 12 years where he held positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, operations and product management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.