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Archive for October, 2009
Mark: It’s all about the ride!
Mark Popilek, Performance Engineer Hittin’ the road… or rather the dunes: I’m passionate about sand rails – they’re lightweight dune buggies with a big engine and perfect for an off-road adventure on the sand dunes. Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Silver Lake, Mich. is one of the best places around for a great ride. My [...]
Full StoryBruce: Driving the Warrior
Editor’s Note: Bruce was kind enough to take the time to videotape the assembly of his 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, which he’s nicknamed the “Warrior,” and post it to Faces of GM. Here’s his story. Who am I?Bruce Quernemoen – a loyal GM customer since age 6, when my dad bought a new 1956 Chevy Bel [...]
Full StorySheila: From Little Wheels, to Big Wheels, to the Wheels of the Future
Shelia Asunto: Assembly Inspector, Pre-Production Operations My true passion: I love gardening and designing gardens. My garden was part of my community’s Garden Walk and won the neighborhood beautification award for three straight years. My true love: My family. There is nothing better than spending time with my husband, my children and my pups – [...]
Full StoryMark: imagines what the world will drive
Mark Chrapla, Creative Designer Formal training: Bachelor Degree with a major in Transportation Design – University of Cincinnati and Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis, Ind. Non-GM work experience: Sea Ray Boats (Fla.), Hot Wheels (Calif.) and Lexmark International (Ky.) My role at GM Design Center is one that is professionally exciting as well as personally [...]
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