Donald Petersen, Ford
Former Ford CEO Don Petersen, who spent 41 years with automaker, dies at 97
Petersen, a mechanical engineer and native of Pipestone, Minnesota, began at Ford in 1949 and left in 1990. He spent his last decade at the top — as chief operating officer from 1980-85, then chairman and CEO from 1985 to 1990.
Donald Petersen, Former Ford Chairman and CEO, Dies at 97
A strong leader with a strong voice at a pivotal moment for Ford, Petersen will be remembered for the Taurus—and for saving the Mustang's soul.
Don Petersen, CEO who steered Ford to success in late 1980s, dies at 97
Petersen, a mechanical engineer with a zeal for quality, steered the company during some of its most prosperous years and was only the second person outside the founding Ford family to lead the automaker,
Donald Petersen, Ford Chief During Period Of Revival, Dies At 97
Donald Petersen, Ford Motor Co. CEO, during the 1980s has died at 97. Initially depicted as an innovative leader, his legacy is mixed.
Donald Petersen, CEO who turned around Ford with the Taurus, dies at 97
During his tenure, Ford posted record profits by offering more fuel-efficient models but his legacy was complicated by friction with the Ford family.
Who was Donald E. Peterson? Former Ford CEO dies at 97
Petersen spent decades working for Ford and is credited with reviving the company through his leadership as COO and CEO in the 1980s.
Donald E. Petersen, Who Boosted Quality at Ford Motor, Dies at Age 97
As chief executive in the 1980s, he worked with the quality guru W. Edwards Deming.
Woman dies after being struck by steel cylinder near construction site
THIS STEEL CYLINDER, ESTIMATED BY PUBLIC SAFETY TO WEIGH AT LEAST A TON AT THE CENTER OF A DISTURBING SCENE. FRIDAY.
Grammy-winning North Carolina bluegrass artist James Robert Mills dies at 57
IN GREENSBORO, A Grammy-winning bluegrass artist from Durham died unexpectedly on Friday at the age of 57, according to family members.An online obituary for James Robert Mills (Jim) reads: "Jim’s ...