Dana Mourns Passing of Director Jerry York

A 30-year veteran of the automotive industry, York joined the Dana Board of Directors in 2008. In serving as lead director, chairman of the audit committee and a member of the compensation committee, he played an instrumental role in shaping a new Dana and driving the company's improved financial performance, said Dana Executive Chairman John Devine.

MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana Holding Corp. Director Jerome B. "Jerry" York died yesterday at age 71, following a brief illness.

A 30-year veteran of the automotive industry, York joined the Dana Board of Directors in 2008. In serving as lead director, chairman of the audit committee and a member of the compensation committee, he played an instrumental role in shaping a new Dana and driving the company’s improved financial performance, said Dana Executive Chairman John Devine.

"Jerry was an enormous contributor to our board, based on his vast experience," Devine said. "There wasn’t anything that he hadn’t seen before several times. Our deepest condolences go out to Jerry’s wife, Eilene, and their children. His friendship and counsel will be sorely missed."

A former chief financial officer of IBM Corp. and Chrysler Corp., York most recently served as CEO of Harwinton Capital LLC, a private investment company that he controlled, since 2003. York was also a board member of Apple Inc.