Chrysler Group Names Joseph Trapasso Senior Vice President – External Affairs

May 10, 2010 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -  Chrysler Group LLC today announced the appointment of Joseph “Jody” Trapasso to head its External Affairs activities. Trapasso is responsible for providing strategic direction on Chrysler Group’s international, federal and state government relations as well as coordinating the activities of the Corporate Representative in Latin America. He will also lead the Company’s community relations efforts and The Chrysler Foundation.

“Jody is a strong addition to the leadership team at Chrysler,” said Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler Group Chief Executive Officer. “He brings significant experience from both the public and private sector to today’s dynamic and intense regulatory and public policy environment.”

Trapasso joins Chrysler Group from the international law firm of Crowell & Moring where he was Senior Counsel advising clients on public policy matters on both domestic and international issues. Prior to joining Crowell & Moring, Trapasso served as Senior Advisor to the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee providing strategic counsel on major donor fundraising programs and on the 2008 presidential election. He also has held various senior-level positions within the federal government, including Assistant Counsel to the President for the Office of Presidential Personnel at the White House during the Clinton Administration.

Trapasso holds a Bachelor of Arts from Connecticut College and received a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

“With today’s announcement, I want to thank Rob Liberatore, who has served as an advisor to me, for his commitment and contribution to our Company during this search process,” said Marchionne.

Liberatore will stay on with the Company in order to assist with the transition.