The NCRO Leadership team      

President - Jay Kuhnie  Jay retired from Chrysler at the end of 2007 after 35 years of service.  He began his career in the Sales Division and held numerous positions in the Detroit Zone Sales Office then gained invaluable experience in several Headquarter assignments including Assistant to both the Vice President of Sales and Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing.  He then served as Zone Manager in the Dallas Zone where he was responsible for both sales and service.  After 12 years in Sales, he moved to Marketing where he held several positions including Director of the Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep Brands Communications.  Jay was responsible for all of the marketing communications, advertising and merchandising for the Brand, and was responsible for overseeing the development of several key product communications launches including Dodge Intrepid, Dodge Ram, New Dodge campaign, PT Cruiser, Chrysler 300, Minivan, Wrangler 4 Door and others.  He has received many Marketing awards including several Caddies for marketing and communication excellence and was named Automotive News Advertising All-Star in 1995.  Jay has a BA degree from Eastern Michigan and an MBA from Michigan State

 

       
           
      Founder - Charles Austin    An engineer with nearly 40 years in Chrysler engineering, have an EE degree and 2 masters, Engineering and Business. Has taken many courses and training sessions in management and leadership. Last position was as a program specialist in Minivan Program Management, leading cross functional teams on the 2008 minivan. Has been retired 4 years. Has been involved in the community, including president for a new church parish and a homeowners association. His wife and he were leaders in a SE Detroit program for couples. He is currently an officer in 3 clubs.
In terms of philosophy. I think the club can't hurt. Individual action has not worked so far. I believe in discussions and negotiations. I hope Chrysler will talk to us, but am willing to consider other actions if Chrysler refuses. The club also will be extremely useful in sharing information, and may even save members money if the web site works well.
   
                 
 

   

Vice President & Alternate President - Chris Dyrda  Chris retired after a 35 year career with Chrysler where he worked in Vehicle Development as Manager of Vehicle Programs, Program Management, Defense, and his last assignment in E/E systems where he supervised Wiring Design.  He graduated from Michigan State University in Electrical Engineering, and has a Masters in Management from the University of Michigan.  Chris is a Fellow at ESD, The Engineering Society of Detroit where he is active.  As a Vice President of the NCRO he heads the Legal Team, is a representative on TNAC, the National Automotive Conference, and is a Board member of NRLN, the National Retirees Legislative Network

 
                 
 

   

Vice President - Michael Kane  Mike worked at Chrysler for 35 years having spent 15 years in Sales advancing through the field office chairs in 7 zones throughout the US.  He moved to marketing as the California marketing Manager which led to a second 15 years in Marketing where he held 9 positions of increasing responsibility culminating in first, the Dodge Truck Brand marketing director when the new Ram was launched then, Jeep brand Marketing director.  Mike spend his last 5 years in Product Strategy as the Feature Innovation and Advanced Technology director. 
As a VP of the NCRO he leads the Communications effort and heads or is involved in the SRP Committee, the "Retiree Friendly Dealer" Sales Committee, and the Insurance Committee.

   
                 
       

General Counsel - Dana Oliver 

   
 

 

   

General Counsel - Stan Hurst  

   
      Treasurer - Mike Cipponeri    
               
                 
      Alternate Treasurer - Roy Sjoberg, P. E.   Roy Sjoberg retired as Executive Engineer-Viper Project in January 1989.  In that position, he created and managed the Project Team for the development and production of the Dodge Viper.  Roy held various engineering design and development positions at General Motors for 25 before joining Chrysler in 1985.  He held several Chief Engineer positions, including Corporate Materials and the Minivan.  He concluded his service with 8 years as the Executive In-Charge of the Dodge Viper.  Mr. Sjoberg is a Sloan Senior Executive Alumnus (MIT) and holds a BSME and MBA from the University of Michigan.    
                 
        Secretary - Vicki Bonus Prout  Vicki Bonus Prout retired in mid-2007 after a 23-year career at Chrysler.  She held various positions in the Office of the General Counsel, Corporate Communications, Executive Offices, and in the Sales & Marketing organization.  She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan.  Vicki joined the NCRO in January 2009 and has held the position of Secretary since July 2009    
                 
 

 

    Director - Deb Morrissett    
                 
 

   

Director - Rick Golpe  Retired after 31 years at Chrysler. Last 13 years in Vehicle Development, working in Prototype Vehicle Build as the PIECS Administrator and in Advanced Quality as an analyst and eCIMS Platform Administrator. Past Trustee-Board Of Education, Madison District Schools. Appointed to the Sterling Heights Board of Review – Taxation to a three year term ending in 2012.  Joined the NCRO in June 2008 and took on the role of Information Technology leader in August 2008. Working with the dedicated people on the NCRO board and the enthusiastic volunteers for the purpose of advancing the causes affecting Chrysler retirees is both rewarding and educational.

   
       

Director - John Glotzbach

   
                 

Director - Doran Samples   Doran Samples retired in 1996 after a 38-year career at Chrysler. He received several degrees in Engineering and Business, including a degree from the Chrysler Institute. Over the years, Doran worked mainly at Engineering, which included engine development, technical information, public relations, body engineering, vehicle emissions, fuel economy planning, product planning, program management and Liberty. Doran and his wife live in central Georgia and, for the past 13 years, he has been teaching at Georgia College and State University.

 

       
                 
      Director - Dave Slates  Dave worked for Chrysler for 35 years in the Controller’s Department, supporting the manufacturing side of the business for most of his career and three years which were spent in Sales and Marketing Finance being responsible for pricing, incentives, and advertising budgets.  He spent time in 4 plants being responsible for accounting, budgeting and forecasting in several capacities including Budget Supervisor and Plant Controller.  He was manager of the Manufacturing Group Accounting Department where he was responsible for all accounting activities for all U.S., Canadian, and Mexican plants.  Dave’s last position was as Vice-President Manufacturing Operations Finance where he was responsible for all forecast reporting, budgeting, long range planning, and capital expenditures for all of Chrysler’s manufacturing plants, supporting the Executive Vice President – Manufacturing Operations.    
           
        Director - Peter Piccinato    
                 

 

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