George Hamilton, president, Dow Automotive, has joined the Board of Trustees at College for Creative Studies in Detroit and will serve until May 2008. The 27-year Dow veteran brings 17 years of automotive experience and a strong commitment to education and the arts.

The College for Creative Studies (CSS) is one of the nation's leading arts education institutions. With the world's most recognized program in transportation design, CCS alumni influence and shape the automotive design industry daily. From innovative exteriors to dynamic interiors, CCS graduates have had a hand in creating most of the cars on the road. CCS, located in Detroit's Culture Center, produces leaders in animation and digital media, art education, communication design, crafts, fine arts, illustration, industrial design, interior design and photography.

Dow Automotive is a leading supplier of plastics, adhesives, sealants and other plastics-enhanced solutions for interior, exterior, under-the-hood, vehicle body structure and acoustical management applications. The organization serves global tier, OEM and aftermarket customers. With offices and application development centers around the world, Dow Automotive provides materials science expertise and comprehensive technical capabilities to its customers worldwide. For additional information about Dow Automotive products and services, visit www.dowautomotive.com.