J.S. (Jim) McReynolds, general manager, on-highway engines, Caterpillar Power Systems North America, will launch Dialogue ’06 with a presentation on the challenges faced in the highly cyclical HD commercial vehicle business.

HD Dialogue ’06 is slated for Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, at The Mirage, Las Vegas, Nev.
Dialogue ’06, presented by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), will be held the day before the opening of the first-ever Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, Jan. 24-Jan. 27 at the Mirage.
McReynolds leads all aspects of worldwide sales, marketing and product support of Caterpillar’s on-highway engine products. A 24-year Caterpillar veteran, McReynolds began his career in parts sales in 1981. He rose quickly through the ranks and has held numerous management positions over the years, including sales positions in Europe and the Middle East. Most recently, he served as a product manager of large mining trucks and shovels in Caterpillar’s Global Mining Division. McReynolds has served in his current role since 2002.
The Heavy Duty Dialogue program, including breakfast, lunch and a reception, runs from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. The program conference will include industry and government leaders such as:

• Chris Brady, principal, Commercial Motor Vehicle Consulting
• Vicky Black, vice president, general manager Dana HVTSS
• Hugh Charvat, vice president, supply chain management, FleetPride
• Denise Clarkson, director of purchasing, TRW
• Bill Diggory, HDMA chairman, and vice president and general manager, SKF VSM
• Dennis Kline, HDMA vice chairman, vice president, worldwide truck sales & marketing, ArvinMeritor Inc.
• Martin Labbe, CEO, Martin Labbe Associates
• Dr. Clinton Longenecker, professor of management and business administration, University of Toledo
• Anthony Lupo, attorney, Arent Fox
• Stu MacKay, president, MacKay & Co.
• Norman Mineta, U.S. Secretary of Transportation
• Dave Nelson, vice president, global supply chain management, Delphi Corp.
• Peter Nesvold, vice president, Bear, Stearns & Co.
• Chris Patterson, CEO, Freightliner Corp.
• Mark Purtilar, vice president, procurement, ArvinMeritor
• Tom Stundza, executive editor, Purchasing Magazine
• Ken Veith, partner and senior analyst, ACT Research
• Ann Wilson, vice president, government affairs, MEMA

HD Dialogue 2006 registration fees are $495 for HDMA member companies’ first registrant and $445 for each additional representative. Registration for individuals whose firms or organizations are not HDMA members is $595 for the first registrant and $545 for each additional representative. Attendees who are participating in HDAW can receive an addition $100 discount off HD Dialogue registration.
For registration forms and more details, visit the HDMA web site, www.hdma.org, or contact Ro Olson at HDMA, rolson@mema.org.