PEORIA, Ill., Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is pleased to announce David Bozeman was named a 2011 Global Competitiveness Award Winner by the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference. The award was presented during the Conference's black-tie gala February 19, 2011, in Washington, DC. Bozeman is a Caterpillar Vice President with responsibility for the Integrated Manufacturing Operations Division in East Peoria, Illinois. For the past 24 years, BEYA STEM has recognized men and women of government, industry and academia for exceptional career achievement.
"This is a tremendous honor and a real thrill to be recognized alongside some of our nation's most dynamic and accomplished leaders," said Bozeman. "It's also a tribute to Caterpillar and its leadership in the business community."
Bozeman was Vice President, Advanced Manufacturing, at Harley-Davidson Motor Company before joining Caterpillar in 2008. He was elected a Caterpillar Vice President in 2009.
"David is a front-line leader who isn't afraid to get his hands dirty," said Caterpillar Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Doug Oberhelman. "Our customers succeed because we provide them a quality product and exceptional service. David and his team play a huge part in that."
In his current role, Bozeman is responsible for manufacturing operations in Illinois, Mexico, India and the United Kingdom. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Technology and Mechanical Design from Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The BEYA STEM Conference brings together science, technology, engineering, and mathematics professionals to share knowledge and best practices. 2011 marks its twenty-fifth year.
About Caterpillar:
For more than 85 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2010 sales and revenues of $42.588 billion, Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company also is a leading services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, Caterpillar Logistics Services and Progress Rail Services. More information is available at: http://www.caterpillar.com.
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