Press Release:

As promised, we accept more than information to share with you about the expiry of our honey friend and colleague, Jack Pitney. According to the sheriff'south section in Greene County, NY, on Thursday afternoon (Baronial 26) Jack was on his tractor at his farm in Durham. As he was trying to pull a tree stump from the ground, the tractor flipped with him nevertheless on board.

The sheriff's section arrived at 12:xl PM and Jack was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy is beingness performed today. Funeral arrangements are still incomplete and we will send you lot that information as soon as it becomes available.

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Thoughts from BMW of North America President Jim O'Donnell:

Our words are wholly inadequate at this moment. All of us who knew Jack are still in shock and merely beginning to realize how deeply we feel his loss. He was not simply a artistic powerhouse but a genuinely dainty man who was much loved past all of the states. Our thoughts of class are with his wife, five children and other family members. He loved them tremendously and they were his kickoff priority. They are in our prayers.

The outpouring of letters from Jack's many friends and media colleagues has touched us all and we are moved past the depth of feeling that is beingness expressed.

Jack had been in the part earlier this week and I know how excited he was looking forward to his new role heading BMW Group's Eastern Region here in the U.Due south. Jack brought excitement and electricity to his work. And aye, he inspired those around him because of his infectious enthusiasm for BMW and his never-failing good humor. He leaves a great legacy here at BMW Grouping. His years in Communications prepared him for his groundbreaking role launching MINI with a style we had never seen before. As head of BMW Marketing, Jack personified the brand and the values that motivate united states of america in this company. Existence a true creative soul, Jack couldn't wait for the next challenge and I personally was looking forrard to seeing the innovations he would bring to his new role in Sales. All of u.s. at BMW Group are in mourning over his loss. Our headquarters here in Woodcliff Lake is a very repose place today as we all reverberate on the loss of this expert and wonderful human being.

[Source: BMW ]