LARRY LYONS
Board Advisor
Larry Lyons serves on the Levant Power Board of Advisors.
Mr. Lyons previously spent 44 years as an automobile industry executive, retiring from Chrysler as VP of Core Components, Process, and International Engineering. His first assignment at Chrysler was Product Team Vice President, responsible for development of small cars, and performance vehicles, including the Viper and Prowler. During his 9+ years as Product Team VP, responsibilities expanded to include midsize and large cars, minivans and crossover vehicles.
Mr. Lyon's automotive career began with GM in Flint, Michigan, at Buick Motor Division in 1965. He worked in various test and product design positions, becoming Assistant Chief Engineer in 1986. Transferring to Oldsmobile Division in 1988, he was responsible for the engineering and planning of all Oldsmobile products, plus the division's Motor Sports activities. He then joined Cadillac Luxury Car Division, where he ultimately became Director of Engineering, overseeing the design, build, and development of GM's large and luxury models. In 1997 he became Group Director of Engineering for the Midsize and Luxury Car Group, adding GM's midsize, sports vehicles, and minivans to his responsibilities. Mr. Lyons joined Chrysler in 1999, where he spent his final 10 years in the industry.