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The NCRO
Leadership team |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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General Counsel - Dana Oliver
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General Counsel - Stan Hurst
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Treasurer - Mike
Cipponeri |
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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. |
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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 |
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Director - Deb Morrissett |
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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. |
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Director - John Glotzbach
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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. |
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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. |
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Director
- Peter Piccinato |
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