Chrysler Group Announces New Appointments in Product Development * Stephen J. Bartoli named VP-Strategy, to oversee product strategy development for all Chrysler Group brands * Mark Chernoby named VP-Advance Vehicle Engineering, to oversee advance engineering activities * Appointments continue Chrysler Group's commitment to further integration and efficiencies throughout brands AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group has announced the appointment of two new vice presidents in the Company's Product Development organization. Stephen J. Bartoli is named Vice President-Strategy and Mark Chernoby is named Vice President-Advance Vehicle Engineering, effective immediately. Both positions report to Eric Ridenour, Executive Vice President-Product Development. "Our goal is to produce the most aspirational, innovative and highest- quality new vehicles that we possibly can," said Ridenour. "Together, Steve and Mark have the depth of experience and leadership abilities to help us deliver this goal, efficiently and effectively." Bartoli is responsible for developing and directing strategy for the Company's product line-up and for supporting corporate strategic planning processes. Additionally, he will ensure that Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands use common processes to integrate new technology into vehicles, oversee safety and fuel economy objectives, and drive efficiencies in development. Bartoli joined Chrysler in 1986 and has held positions in Product Development, Marketing, and Product Planning. Before assuming this new appointment, he was Director-Chrysler Car Marketing and Premium Vehicle Product Planning. He has an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a master's degree from Northwestern University. Chernoby is responsible for directing the advance vehicle engineering activities for all Chrysler products, including advance vehicle concept development and innovation, and virtual engineering. Additionally, he has overall vehicle responsibility for the Chrysler Crossfire. Since joining the company in 1983 as an engineering trainee, Chernoby has held a series of increasingly responsible positions. Most recently, he was Director- Noise/Vibration/Harshness (NVH) and Energy Management in the Scientific Laboratories and Proving Grounds organization. Chernoby has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University, a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and an MBA from Michigan State University. DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Debra Nelson, +1-248-512-2953, or Max Gates, +1-248-512-2688, both of Chrysler Group Web site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/

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