David C. Hill, chief engineer for Corvette has announced his retirement effective January 1, 2006.
General Motors Corp. announced today that
David Hill, currently GM vehicle chief engineer (VCE) for Corvette and
vehicle line executive (VLE) for performance cars, will retire
effective Jan. 1, 2006 after more than 41 years of dedicated service.
 Born January 15, 1943, Hill earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1965 and a Master
of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in
1970.
Hill began his career with Cadillac Motor Car Division in
1965. From 1965 to 1973 he served as senior project engineer in the
Cadillac engine lab. In 1973, Mr. Hill became a staff project engineer
for Cadillac engine design and release, holding that position until
becoming general supervisor of the body and chassis lab in 1976.
From 1978 to 1981, Mr. Hill served as staff engineer for Cadillac car
development. In 1982 he became a Cadillac staff engineer for emissions
and transmissions. Later that year he was promoted to vehicle chief
engineer for the Cadillac Allante.
In 1988 Mr. Hill’s responsibilities were expanded as he was named chief
engineer for the Cadillac DeVille and Concours. He became engineering
program manager for Cadillac in 1992, before moving to the chief
engineer role for Corvette later that same year.
He always said the Corvette under his watch was the "Best Corvette Yet". The NCR totally agrees with you!!
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