David Rodney Zimmer

Background

Zimmer, David Rodney was born on August 21, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of David William and Dorothy Mabel Zimmer.

Education

Student, United States Naval Academy, 1964-1965; Bachelor, University of Michigan, 1968; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1970.

Career

Various management positions, Ford, Dearborn, Michigan, 1970-1979; various management positions, Chrysler, Highland Park, Michigan, 1979-1980; assistant contractor, Chrysler, Highland Park, Michigan, 1981; finance director component business operations, Chrysler, Warren, Michigan, 1985; vice president, chief finance officer, Acustar Inc., Warren, 1987; vice president, general manager electronics group, Acustar Inc., Warren, 1989; president, chief Executive officer, New Venture Gear Inc., Troy, Michigan, 1990-1992; president, Chief Executive Officer, Core Industries Inc., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, since 1992; also board directors.

Achievements

• David Rodney Zimmer has been listed as a noteworthy Manufacturing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee, board directors Detroit Science Center, Judson Center With United States Naval Reserve, 1964-1970. Member Society Automotive Engineers, Harvard University Business School Club of Detroit (board directors), Rotary (board directors Detroit chapter), Orchard Lake Country Club, Ostego Ski Club, Detroit Athletic Club.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, wind surfing, golf, tennis, swimming.

Connections

Married Donna Suzanne Bell, September 5, 1970. Children: four daughters.

Father:

David William Zimmer

Mother:

Dorothy Mabel Zimmer

Spouse:

Donna Suzanne Bell

child:

four daughters Zimmer