150 Newsmakers: 4: Gerald Ford, president of the United States
A daily look at the people who've driven the news over the past 150 years, from the glorious to the notorious.
Stay updated with breaking news from Roy Chapin. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A daily look at the people who've driven the news over the past 150 years, from the glorious to the notorious.
A daily look at the people who've driven the news over the past 150 years, from the glorious to the notorious.
A daily look at the people who've driven the news over the past 150 years, from the glorious to the notorious.
Gerald Meyers once described his management style as "buckchaser" and he was just 48 when he became one of the youngest heads of a U.S. automaker, succeeding Roy Chapin Jr. as CEO of AMC in October 1977. An engineer with roots in finance and manufacturing, Meyers helped create the AMC Pacer and…
Meyers, a self-described "buck chaser," played a key role in Jeep history and helped bring the AMC Pacer to creation before heading the nation's 4th-biggest automaker and Detroit's perennial underdog. He was 94.