Stellantis Media Site Chrysler Group LLC Announces Changes to Dodge Brand and Marketing Organizations                                                Contact:                                                             David                         Elshoff                                                                                                Megan                         Soule                                                                                                                                                                                   Chrysler Group LLC Announces Changes to Dodge Brand and Marketing Organizations                                                                                                                                                                                                     July 5, 2009,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               Chrysler Group LLC today announced the following appointments within its Dodge Brand and Marketing organizations, led by Michael Accavitti, President and Chief Executive Officer -- Dodge Brand. Dodge Brand    Mario D’Ovidio was appointed Head of Dodge Product Marketing – Small Car. In this position, Mr. D'Ovidio will be responsible for the Caliber and Avenger product positioning, pricing, marketing programs, brand product requirements and profit planning.    Mark Mallie has been appointed Head of Dodge Product Marketing – Heritage Car. In this position, Mr. Mallie will be responsible for the Charger and Challenger product positioning, pricing, marketing programs, brand product requirements and profit planning.    Mark Heber was appointed Head of Dodge Product Marketing. In this position, Mr. Heber will be responsible for the Ram product positioning, pricing, marketing programs, brand product requirements and profit planning.    Joseph Benson has been appointed Head of Dodge Product Marketing – Commercial Vehicle. In this position, Mr. Benson will be responsible for Commercial Vehicle product positioning, pricing, marketing programs, brand product requirements and profit planning.    Fredric DePerez was appointed Head of Dodge Product Marketing - MPV. In this position, Mr. DePerez will be responsible for the Nitro, Caravan and Journey product positioning, pricing, marketing programs, brand product requirements and profit planning.    Mark Spencer was appointed Head of Dodge Brand Communications. In this position, Mr. Spencer will be responsible for communicating the brand image, brand positioning, brand analysis, brand accessories, merchandising and owner clubs.    Jeffrey Hines was appointed Head of Dodge Brand Operations. In this position, Mr. Hines will be responsible for forecasting, marketing mix and product optimization and incentives analysis.Marketing    Jamie Noll has been appointed Head of Marketing – Promotions. In this position, Mr. Noll will be responsible for the Dealer Advertising Association (DAA), annual go-to-market plans, sales event plans, retail creative briefs, creative production management, field and DAA board management, Business Center planning and coordination and DAA budget administration.    Susan Thomson was appointed Head of Marketing – Prospecting. In this position, Ms. Thomson will be responsible for prospecting plans and tactics, owner loyalty plans and tactics, campaign measurement and reporting, database management, integration, models and social media.    Chuck Sullivan has been appointed Head of Marketing – Delivery. In this position, Mr. Sullivan will be responsible for online media, brand websites, retail programs, dealer websites and leads, applications, owner website, media consumption research, annual upfront media plans, buying and stewardship and campaign measurement.    Phillip Bockhorn was appointed Head of Marketing – Experiences. In this position, Mr. Bockhorn will be responsible for event plans and tactics, auto show displays and management, show vehicle fleet management and transportation, commercial trade shows, consumer events and measurement analysis and reporting.    John Millar was appointed Head of Jeep® Marketing Integration. In this position Mr. Millar will be responsible for working with the Jeep Brand CEO to synthesize brand objectives, creative development, lead generations and events.Today's announcements are immediately effective. Further organizational alignments will be announced at a later time.About Chrysler Group LLCChrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Mopar® and Global Electric Motors (GEM) brand vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899.Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group LLC’s product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and Ram. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.Follow Chrysler news and video on:Chrysler Connect blog: http://blog.chryslerllc.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/chryslercom and www.twitter.com/chryslerYouTube: http://http://www.youtube.com/pentastarvideoStreetfire: http://members.streetfire.net/profile/ChryslerVideo.htm