Keynote Address
By David S. Rohweder, Global Chief Engineer for Tire and Wheel Systems, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI
Mr. Rohweder is currently the Global Chief Engineer for all Tire and Wheel Systems at Ford Motor Company. His responsibilities include the oversight of all tire and wheel engineering actives worldwide, which includes the development of global standards, analysis methods, and product strategic plans to support Ford's Business Plans.
He has worked at Ford more than 20 years on vehicles ranging from the Fiesta up to Heavy Trucks. He has extensive experience in chassis engineering, CAE, testing and vehicle development. Mr. Rohweder has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State University and Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University and has completed studies toward an MBA.