MEDFORD, Ore. -

Personal transportation company Lithia Motors named Shauna McIntyre to its board of directors. McIntyre is currently program lead for Google Automotive Services at Alphabet Inc.

McIntyre previously served in positions for Honeywell International, Achates Power, Ford Motor Co., and Egon Zehnder International.

Lithia Motors emphasized McIntyre’s knowledge of the future of automotive technology and personal transportation.

“We’re excited to have Shauna join our board,” Lithia president and chief executive officer Bryan DeBoer said in a news release.

“We welcome her strategic insights into how technology is and will change the way people interact with their cars. Our aspirational growth plans are focused on digital innovation that enhance the consumer experience and expand the reach of our network. Shauna’s leadership, engineering and technology background will be a refreshing addition to our team and strategic discussions.”