Chrysler Group is recognized for its dedication and commitment to expanding the local Detroit NSHMBA chapter's vision and presence in Michigan AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the first time, Chrysler Group has been honored as the "Corporation of the Year" by the Detroit chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA). This prestigious award evaluates all corporations on their success of proactively accelerating the NSHMBA mission and vision on local and national levels. David Olsen, Executive Vice President and controller for Chrysler Group, accepted the award on behalf of the corporation at a holiday gala and recognition awards reception held December 9 at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan. "In the increasingly diverse and global environment in which we compete, diversity is one of our great strengths as a company," said Olsen. "DaimlerChrysler wholeheartedly supports the vision and the participation in NSHMBA by members of our company's Hispanic Employee network." The National Society of Hispanic MBAs was created in 1988 as a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Widely known as the "Premier Hispanic Organization," NSHMBA serves 29 chapters including Detroit, and 6,000 members in the United States and Puerto Rico. It fosters Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. NSHMBA prepares Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the United States, so that they can provide the cultural awareness and sensitivity vital in the management of the nation's diverse workforce. "On behalf of the Detroit NSHMBA chapter, I'd like to thank the senior leadership of DaimlerChrysler for helping NSHMBA accelerate its mission and vision to foster Hispanic leadership through education and professional development," said Dave Olivencia, president of NSHMBA Detroit. "DaimlerChrysler is a strong supporter of our organization, both locally and nationally, and we look forward to continuing a mutually positive relationship." Olsen, an executive sponsor of the DaimlerChrysler Hispanic Employee Network, is responsible for all finance activities of the Chrysler Group, including Sales & Marketing, Procurement & Supply, Product Development, Corporate Financial Activities, Manufacturing, Quality, Serviceability and International Activities (including Canada and Mexico). Olsen resides in Troy, Mich. DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Michele Tinson, +1-248-512-0366, , or Kevin Frazier, +1-248-512-3469, , both of Chrysler Group Web site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/ http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/

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