Mr. Terence J. Rhoades This is Me

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1. 1. www.saefoundation.org

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   Terence J. Rhoades, P.E.PresidentMechanical Simulation Corporation

2. 2. www.sae.org

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   Terence J. Rhoades PresidentMechanical Simulation Corporation
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   Terry RhoadesMr. Rhoades (Terry) received his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Detroit in 1973 and his Master's in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Michigan in 1976.Terry has been a registered professional engineer in the State of Michigan since 1978.
   
   Mr. Rhoades joined Ford Motor Company in 1973 as a Project Engineer in Advanced Engine and Emissions Engineering.In 1974, Terry joined Michigan Automotive Research Corporation (MARCO) while pursuing his M.B.A.MARCO was formed to provide engine, powertrain, and eventually, vehicle emissions testing services on a contract basis to the worldwide mobility engineering community.He was appointed a Vice President and director in 1979.Mr. Rhoades was responsible for financial control, reporting and forecasting, facilities planning, sales, marketing and quotation activities.
   
   In August 2000 Terry joined AVL Powertrain Engineering, Inc. as Vice President for Powertrain Validation Operations.He led the design team that developed state of the art powertrain test facilities and capabilities for AVL in North America.Headquartered in Graz, Austria; AVL is a global, Tier 1 supplier of powertrain design, development and testing serving all sectors of the mobility and stationary engine engineering communities.
   
   Mr. Rhoades joined Mechanical Simulation Corporation in early 2004 and was appointed President of the company in August of that year.Mechanical Simulation is a small, high technology company with a global reach that develops and distributes vehicle dynamics simulation tools under the trademarks CarSim, TruckSim and BikeSim.These products are used by over half of the global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to simulate and evaluate the dynamic behavior of vehicles.
   
   Terry began his SAE involvement as a student member while at the University of Detroit.He became active in the SAE Detroit Section as Assistant Vice Chairman for the Ann Arbor activity in 1979.Over the next decade, Mr. Rhoades served Detroit in many different capacities and was elected Chairman for the 1992-93 Section year.The Detroit Section earned the Sections Board Gold Award during his tenure as Chairman.Mr. Rhoades has continued his Detroit Section involvement and currently serves on the Finance and Executive Committees and as a delegate to the Annual Nominating Committee.
   
   From 2001 to 2004 Mr. Rhoades served on the board of directors of SAE International.He served on the Quality Improvement Committee (QIC) and the International Sections Board from 1993 to 1999.Terry served two years as the Chairman of the Sections Board Finance Committee.Mr. Rhoades currently is serving on the SAE International finance committee and will begin a two year term as Treasurer of SAE International in January 2006.
   
   Mr. Rhoades has been married to Anne for over 27 years.

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   -- Treasurer -- Terence (Terry) J. Rhoades -- President, Mechanical Simulation Corporation