The Washington Auto Show(R) Media Preview Day: Mon., Dec. 20
Toyota's Esmond Will Open the Washington Auto Show(R) * Don Esmond, senior vice president and general manager of the Toyota Division for Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will be the keynote speaker for The Washington Auto Show's Media Preview Day, addressing media and industry leaders at the noon luncheon sponsored by WANADA and the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA). NOTE: This is a speaker change due to the overseas travel schedule of previously scheduled speaker Jim Press, EVP and COO, Toyota Motor Sales. * Esmond oversees all aspects of the Toyota Division, including marketing, retail development, corporate used vehicles and logistics services. His responsibilities include the sales department and its 10 TMS regions, as well as two private distributors, Southeast Toyota and Gulf States Toyota. He also serves on the company's seven-member executive committee. Media Preview Day at The Washington Auto Show provides: * A complete preview of auto show exhibit and display areas. * Best chance for interviews with key auto industry executives. * Full agenda of special announcements and events, including a world introduction. * Media Preview Day is followed by the show's first-ever Congressional Gala, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., uniting automakers, dealers and civic leaders with Washington's elected and government officials for the benefit of D.C. area health and children's charities. Tickets: $150 per person. RSVP: 800.697.7574.
The 2005 Washington Auto Show Press Preview Day Agenda Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, Washington Convention Center 10:00 a.m. John Lynker Award: Cathy Nikkel-Orme, president, WAPA 10:15 a.m. Continental Teves featuring BMW 3 Series: Bill Kozyra, president, Continental Teves North America 10:45 a.m. Urban Elite Vehicle of the Year Awards: Kamatni Rawlins, president, Automotive Rhythms 11:00 a.m. Ford/Lincoln Mercury World Introduction and Press Conference: Stu Smith, Car Launch Manager, Ford Division and John Fitzpatrick, General Marketing Mgr, Lincoln-Mercury 11:30 a.m. Reception 12:00 p.m. WANADA/WAPA Luncheon: Don Esmond, SVP and General Manager, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. 6:00 p.m. Congressional Gala
The 2005 Washington Auto Show: Driven by Design, sponsored by WANADA, will welcome the public from Dec. 26, 2004 - Jan. 2, 2005, showcasing over 700 vehicles from more than 37 domestic and import manufacturers.