Ronald Tadross

RONALD TADROSS joined Banc of America Securities in 2000 as principal
and Senior Auto and Auto Parts Analyst. He has covered the auto and auto
parts industry since 1995 and has been associated with Salomon Smith
Barney, Prudential Securities and CS First Boston. A Chartered Financial
Analyst, he attended Fairfield University and earned a degree in Finance
and International Business. Mr. Tadross writes an editorial for the
monthly Original Equipment Supplier Association, OESA, newsletter and
participates in numerous other auto industry associations.