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David C. Dauch joined American Axle & Manufacturing in July 1995 as manager Sales Administration. He was appointed director sales - GM Full-Size Truck Programs in May 1996 and was named vice president Sales & Marketing in August 1997. Dauch also served as vice president Manufacturing Driveline Division; senior vice president Sales Marketing & Driveline Division; senior vice president Commercial; and executive vice president Commercial & Strategic Development. Prior to assuming his current position Dauch served as executive vice president & COO.
He began his automotive career in 1982 as a manufacturing co-op student with the Chrysler Corporation. He continued with Chrysler's summer co-op program until he completed his bachelor's degree. In 1987 Dauch joined Collins & Aikman Products Company where he served as Sales Manager of Ford Programs receiving that company's President's Award for leadership and innovation. Dauch also managed the Toyota and Honda accounts for Collins & Aikman.
Dauch obtained a bachelor of science degree with a dual major in production /operations and purchasing management from Miami University (Ohio) and a master of business administration from Michigan State University. Dauch earned a football scholarship to Miami University where he played tight end. Presently he serves on the Miami University Business Advisory Council and the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Michigan. Dauch also served on the Collins & Aikman Board of Directors from 2002 to 2007. | 