Outstanding Industrial Technologist - 2000

Terry Kennedy is responsible for the manufacturing, engineering support, production control and maintenance activities of Tennex Industries. His utilization of corporate assets such as capital, equipment and manpower directly effects the company's profit and business development. Through his effort Tennex is known as a highly competitive global automotive parts supplier.

Mr. Kennedy joined Tennex as a manufacturing engineer in 1988 when the company was founded in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He has since held the increasingly responsible positions of Manager, Manufacturing Engineering and Plant Manager. He was promoted to Vice President Plant Operations in 1996 in recognition of his leadership and his strong commitment to Total Quality Management.

Mr. Kennedy acquired a strong manufacturing engineering and tool design background during 15 years progressive experience at Chromalox, a Division of Emerson Electric. While at Chromalox he attained a BS Industrial Technology and an MA of Industrial Studies from Middle Tennessee State University.

Terry Kennedy is a major contributor to the efficient growth of Tennex exercising innovative leadership to advance the company's global stature as a quality manufacturing firm.