UQM Technologies, Inc. (UQM) Announces Appointment of Former Chrysler Group Chief Operating Officer, Eric Ridenour, as President and Chief Operating Officer
UQM Technologies, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of power dense, high efficiency electric motors, generators and power electronic controllers for the automotive, aerospace, military and industrial markets, recently announced that the company has appointed Eric Ridenour, former chief operating officer of the Chrysler Group, to the position of president and chief operating officer, effective September 1, 2010. In addition, Mr. Ridenour will become the chief executive officer for the company on December 1, 2010. The current CEO, William G. Rankin, will continue as the chairman of the company’s board of directors. With more than 26 years in the automobile industry,…