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The National Chrysler
Retirement Organization
The NCRO
Mission is to: Protect pensions
and other retireebenefits, Do our part to keep
Chrysler LLC viable and strong, Inform, Educate
and Communicate, Support American workers, jobs and products,
Build camaradire and fellowship |
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The NCRO
Leadership team |
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Honorary Chairman - Lee Iacocca was born Lido Anthony Iacocca on October 15, 1924 to Nicola and Antonietta,
Italian immigrants. He graduated in 1945 from Lehigh University, in Bethlehem, PA. and went on to earn a master’s degree in engineering
from Princeton University in 1946. Hired as an engineer by the Ford Motor Company, he quickly proved that he was better suited for sales.
It was this shift that sparked an illustrious beginning for Iacocca and ushered in monumental achievements for Ford, including
the undertaking of the Fairlane committee and the production of the 1964 Mustang. Lee, then known to some as the “Father of the Mustang,”
was named President of Ford on December 10, 1970. In 1979 Iacocca joined forces with Chrysler quickly advancing to the position of CEO.
With Chrysler facing bankruptcy, he appealed to the federal government for aid, and paid off the government seven years early,
at a profit of $350 million to the U.S. government. He was tapped by President Reagan to lead the effort to rebuild the
Statue of Liberty for the 1986 bi-centennial celebration and later led the fund raising effort to rebuild and restore Ellis Island.
While at Chrysler, Iacocca led the development of the K-car and the Minivan, both industry changing vehicles. Chrysler continued its
resurgence as the decade went along, acquiring AMC and Jeep in 1987 and re-inventing its entire lineup in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.
He appeared in over 60 commercials for the company. He retired at the end of 1992 leaving Chrysler in excellent condition.
Since retiring from Chrysler, Iacocca has been involved in consulting, written several books and is active in the Iacocca Family Foundation.
He is the father of two daughters and lives in southern California. |
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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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Director - 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.
As Director he heads the NCRO Legal Team, organizes the Quarterly Breakfast Meetings,
and is a Board member of NRLN, the National Retirees Legislative Network, representing the NCRO in legislative lobbying.
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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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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 Emeritus - 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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Vice President & Alternate President - Peter Piccinato |
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Director - Terry Crockatt |
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Director - Pete Hollinshead |
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