2008-07-23 03:37:07 -
www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/features/ - The following releases focuses on the topic Autos & Transportation I
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Spoiler Alert: How Customization Could Salvage The Auto Industry Source: Marketing Worldwide
Lightening the Load of the Friendly Skies Source: Integral Technologies, Inc.
The following knowledgeable industry leaders and scholars from Business Wire's ExpertSource database are available to discuss topics relating to Autos & Transportation I
David Portalatin, The NPD Group, has spent the past 14 years studying consumer purchase patterns and identifying trends in consumer behavior. As a result, David has observed that the American consumer's dependence upon the automobile is a key driver impacting how their dollars are spent. Whether fueling, maintaining, or accessorizing their cars, or fueling their body during a full day on the road, consumers' driving behavior is influencing a significant portion of their total buying power. David helps companies understand the marketplace and how consumer trends can impact their business. David lives in Cypress, TX just outside of Houston with his wife and four children.
Research and Publications: David is a frequent speaker at industry events and corporate meetings with retailers and manufacturers in the automotive aftermarket, motor fuels and convenience retailing industries.
PR Contact: Kim McLynn, Senior PR Manager, Email:
kim_mclynn@npd.com, Telephone: 847-692-1781
Expert Contact Information
David Portalatin, Director of Industry Analysis, 713-576-5126
Jeff Henning is president and CEO of vanpool service provider VPSI, overseeing all corporate operations. Henning also directs VPSI's European subsidiary operation. Vipre, and sits on the board of directors for both VPSI and the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT). Henning joined VPSI in 1977 as the company's first employee. He became VPSI's president in 1990 and CEO in 1992. Prior to his current role, Henning held a number of other titles within the company, including vice president of operations and marketing, national marketing manager, western area manager and project manager. Henning holds a bachelor's degree in advertising from Michigan State University and an MBA from the university's Executive Masters of Business Admin. Program
PR Contact: Sandy Eiler, President,
sandy@eilerpr.com, 734-761-3399
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