Dick Colliver Receives Prestigious J.D. Power and Associates 'Founder's Award' for...

Dick Colliver Receives Prestigious J.D. Power and Associates 'Founder's Award'
for Distinguished Service in the Automotive Industry

NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- J.D. Power III, founder of
J.D. Power and Associates, presented the prestigious Founder's Award to Dick
Colliver of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. for his outstanding commitment to
customer service in the automotive industry.
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Power presented the Founder's Award to Colliver, executive vice president
of American Honda Motor Co., during the Wall Street Automotive Awards Dinner
held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on Tuesday, March 18.
A discretionary award presented periodically, the Founder's Award
recognizes individuals or companies demonstrating dedication, commitment and
sustained improvement in serving customers. In the 40-year history of J.D.
Power and Associates, only 19 companies or individuals have previously
received the award.
"Dick Colliver truly represents the dedication to continuous improvement,
integrity and customer focus that the Founder's Award signifies," Power said.
"His leadership and focus on customer satisfaction have helped contribute to
the strength of Honda and Acura -- two of the most respected brands in the
world."
Honda is one of the world's leading producers of mobility products
including its diverse line-up of automobiles, motorcycles and ATVs, power
products, marine engines, personal watercraft, and aircraft. Founded in Japan
in 1948, Honda began operations in the U.S. in 1959 with the establishment of
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda's first overseas subsidiary. The company
has invested more than $9 billion in its North American operations with 14
major manufacturing facilities, employment of more than 35,000 associates, and
annual purchases of more than $18 billion in parts and materials from
suppliers in North America.
Colliver joined Honda as senior vice president of the Honda Automobile
Division in 1993 and was promoted to executive vice president in July 1997.
Prior to joining Honda, Colliver worked for more than 20 years with Mazda
Motors of America. His automotive career, which began in 1962, included a
variety of sales and marketing positions with General Motors and Chrysler.
Under Colliver's leadership, the Honda Automobile Division has set sales
records each year, and Honda and Acura dealers are among the most profitable
in the automotive industry.
"Through Dick Colliver's exceptional leadership, American Honda has made
impressive financial achievements and outstanding sales improvements," Power
said. "Honda's dealers and vehicle owners are enjoying the benefits of the
innovative measures he has implemented. Dick is truly a man of exceptional
integrity and perseverance."
About J.D. Power and Associates
Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a
global marketing information services firm operating in key business sectors
including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, training and
customer satisfaction. The firm's quality and satisfaction measurements are
based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information
on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone
ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates
is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.
About The McGraw-Hill Companies
Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a leading global
information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial
services, education and business information markets through leading brands
such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power
and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries.
Sales in 2007 were $6.8 billion. Additional information is available at
www.mcgraw-hill.com.
Media Relations Contacts:
John Tews Syvetril Perryman
Troy, Mich. Westlake Village, Calif.
(248) 312-4119 (805) 418-8103
john.tews@jdpa.com syvetril.perryman@jdpa.com

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