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Article: Milwaukee-Based Automotive Systems Maker Selects New Chairman.

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By Thomas Content, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Jul. 24--John M. Barth will become chairman of Johnson Controls Inc., Wisconsin's largest company, on Jan. 1, succeeding James Keyes.

Barth, 57, was elected chairman during a meeting of the Johnson Controls board Wednesday. Keyes, who stepped down as chief executive officer last year, will retire as chairman Dec. 31.

Keyes, 62, joined Johnson Controls in 1966 and spent 14 years as CEO. He has been chairman since 1993.

"We owe Jim a huge debt of gratitude for the value he has provided to our customers, our employees and our shareholders," Barth said ...

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