By Jim Gillette
Director of Supplier Analysis
CSM Worldwide Southwest
jimgillette@csmauto.com

Jim joined CSM in 2003 having served the prior thirteen years as Vice President of Automotive Forecasting with IRN, Inc. Beginning as a Strategic Marketing Consultant for the Automotive Components Group (currently Delphi) of General Motors, his experience in the global auto industry dates back to 1988. Jim has spoken to groups of automotive suppliers in such disparate locations as Stuttgart, Germany, Milan, Italy, Seoul, South Korea, and Nagoya, Japan. He is widely quoted in the media and trade publications, has appeared on CNBC and the Fox News Network, and has published numerous articles and management reports covering automotive topics. With Mike Wall, Manager of Forecasting Analysis, established the CSM Financial Services Group in November 2003. In addition to his automotive consulting career, Jim has taught finance part-time at both the undergraduate and graduate level for the Seidman School of Business, Grand Valley State University since 1982. Jim is a member of the board of directors of Riviera Tool Company.

By Mike Wall
Manager of Forecasts and Analysis
CSM Financial Services Group
mikewall@csmauto.com

Mike joined CSM Worldwide in April 2003. His focus is on custom client needs and in-depth analysis of vehicle markets and trends. Prior to joining CSM, Mike served as Director of Forecasting for IRN, Inc. He also has experience working in the finance function for a major Tier I supplier.