Confirming Statement
Thomas Michael Dono, Jr. has authorized Robert M. Loesch,
Glenn Morrical, and Robert R. Krakowiak and signing singly
as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact to execute for and on his
behalf his Forms 3, 4, and 5 (and Form ID) related to
Stoneridge, Inc. in accordance with Section 16(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules
thereunder.  This authority shall remain in full force and effect
until Thomas Michael Dono, Jr. is no longer required to file
Forms 3, 4, and 5 with respect to his holdings of and
transactions in securities issued Stoneridge, Inc., unless
earlier revoked by him in a signed writing delivered to
the authorized persons.









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