Background
Reeder, Russell Robert was born on June 28, 1952 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Son of Robert Roland and Laura Nonnie Reeder.
engineer automotive company executive
Reeder, Russell Robert was born on June 28, 1952 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Son of Robert Roland and Laura Nonnie Reeder.
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering, Mississippi State University, 1974; Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Finance, U. Wyoming, 1977.
Product engineer, planning analyst, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1978-1981; senior sales engineer, GTE/Sylvania, Dearborn, Michigan, 1981-1982; national sales manager, General Industries Company, Elyria, Ohio., 1982-1984; chief import and joint venture programs, Chrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, Michigan, 1984-1991; director product and strategic planning, Hyundai Motor American, Fountain Valley, California, 1991-1993; president, owner, American Export Products, Irvine, California, since 1994; general manager, Cardinal Automotive, Los Angeles.
Team captain National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Irvine, 1992-1993, Canning Hunger, Orange County chapter, Yorba Linda, California, 1993. Member finance committee Bethel Temple Church, Parma, Ohio, 1983-1984. Chairman school board Fairlane Christian Schools, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, 1979-1980.
Captain United States Air Force, 1974-1978. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers, Society Audio Engineers, Toastmasters (president Hyundai chapter 1992-1993).
Married Diane B. Burkes, August 31, 1972. Children: Richard, Russell.