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1. HAK SOO HA: MKX EXTERIOR DESIGN MANAGER DRAWS UPON EARLY LOVE OF PAINTING, ART FOR INSPIRATION

   Hak Soo Ha, exterior design manager for the 2011 Lincoln MKX, brings a world perspective to the popular luxury crossover. Born in South Korea, Ha moved to Argentina when he was 14 before coming to the United States for college. He earned his degree from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif.

   August 24, 2010

2. JASON MASE: CROSSOVER AND MEDIUM UTILITY MARKETING MANAGER HAS MYRIAD PASSIONS

   Jason Mase, Ford’s marketing manager for crossovers, has a wide range of interests. From music to sports to, of course, cars, the Michigan native infuses everything he does with more than a bit of enthusiasm.

   August 24, 2010

3. DOYLE LETSON: CHIEF DESIGNER FOR 2011 LINCOLN MKX, COMFORTABLE WITH A PENCIL OR A MICROPHONE

   Doyle Letson, chief designer of the 2011 Lincoln MKX, came by sea to the automotive world. He had a successful career designing boats in Florida when a trip to the annual North American International Auto Show caused him to drop anchor in Dearborn, Mich.

   August 24, 2010

4. ELAINE BANNON: IT’S PERSONAL FOR CHIEF NAMEPLATE ENGINEER WHEN IT COMES TO LINCOLN MKX

   Elaine Bannon, chief nameplate engineer for the 2011 Lincoln MKX, is part quarterback, part symphony conductor, and she is completely committed to delivering the best crossover in the segment.

   January 12, 2010

5. SCOTT TOBIN: VEHICLE DIRECTOR BRINGS WIDE-RANGING PERSPECTIVE TO 2011 LINCOLN MKX CROSSOVER

   Scott Tobin, Ford’s vehicle line director for cars and crossovers, is grateful to have had the opportunity to work overseas. But the native of Blue Lake, Mich., is glad to be back in his home state.

   January 12, 2010

6. RICH KREDER: PREVIOUS FIGHTER JET EXPERIENCE HELPS KEEP 2011 LINCOLN MKX ON THE FAST TRACK

   No question, a fighter jet is much faster than even the fastest production car – by 1,500 mph or so. But when it comes to the pace of the car business, automobile companies can seem to be on full afterburners by comparison.

   January 12, 2010

7. JIM SMITHBAUER: DESIGN MANAGER ALWAYS ON THE GO, JUST LIKE THE 2011 LINCOLN MKX LUXURY CROSSOVER

   Jim Smithbauer’s role as design manager for the 2011 Lincoln MKX fits him well. Like the popular, midsize luxury crossover, the Detroit native is seemingly always on the go.

   January 12, 2010