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William P.
Benton was appointed a Director of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. in 1995.
Previously, he was Vice President of Marketing for Ford Motor Company, Vice President/General Manager of the Lincoln/Mercury Division, Vice President/General Manager of the Ford Division, Group Vice President of Europe and a Member of the Product Planning Committee.
Mr. Benton was Vice Chairman of Wells Rich Greene and an Executive Director of Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide until 1992.
Currently, he is a Director of Sonic Automotive, Inc. and Allied Holdings, Inc.
Former positions of William P. Benton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS, LLC | Director/Board Member | 2009-02-18 |
| SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2009-01-31 |
Allied Holdings, Inc.
Allied Holdings, Inc. TruckingTransportation Provides new automobiles, sport-utility vehicles and light trucks transportation services | Director/Board Member | 2007-03-14 |
Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, Inc.
Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising, marketing and public relations agency services | Director/Board Member | 1991-12-31 |
Wells Rich Greene BDDP
Wells Rich Greene BDDP Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Paid media advertising concern | Director/Board Member | 1991-12-31 |
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| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Ford Motor Co.
Ford Motor Co. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells electric vehicles, trucks, service parts & accessories | Consumer Durables |
Speedway Motorsports LLC
Speedway Motorsports LLC Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Promotes, markets and sponsors motorsports entertainment activities | Consumer Services |
Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Engages in sale, repair and maintenance of new and used cars and light trucks | Retail Trade |
Wells Rich Greene BDDP
Wells Rich Greene BDDP Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Paid media advertising concern | Commercial Services |
Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, Inc.
Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising, marketing and public relations agency services | Commercial Services |
Allied Holdings, Inc.
Allied Holdings, Inc. TruckingTransportation Provides new automobiles, sport-utility vehicles and light trucks transportation services | Transportation |
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