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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. -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.

Stephen J. Bartoli

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® 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.

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.

(Oct 27, 2003)