-- Chrysler Group Vice President Byron Green named to "Top 100 Blacks in Technology" BALTIMORE, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Two Chrysler Executives were given special honors at the 21st Annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards ceremonies, held Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Baltimore Convention Center. Byron Green, Chrysler Group Vice President Truck and Activity Vehicle Assembly, was named one of the Top 100 Blacks in Technology, while Richard Owusu, Chrysler Group Plant Manager, Jefferson North Assembly, was presented with the 2007 Professional Achievement in Industry Award. The prestigious honor is granted to individuals who exhibit significant contributions to the Black Engineer of the Year organization. This is the tenth consecutive year that a Chrysler Group employee has been recognized. "The Chrysler Group is proud of Byron and Richard's achievements, contributions and outstanding leadership," said Frank Ewasyshyn, Executive Vice President Manufacturing. "The Black Engineer of the Year awards are a prestigious honor that encourages African American executives to share their significant contributions with others. At the Chrysler Group, an inclusive workforce is what drives smart solutions and innovative products needed to win in a highly competitive global marketplace." In a separate ceremony, several other Chrysler Group employees received honors for their contributions in the engineering field, including Tonya Tompkins, Industrial Engineer - Manufacturing Action Process; Carolann Grant, New Programs I.E. & Ergonomics Manager - Jeep(R) /Trucks Programs; and Deronne Carson, Area Manager St. Louis South Assembly Plant. The Black Engineer of the Year Award Conference is the nation's largest career and professional development conference for African-American executives, professionals and college and high school students. More than 10,000 African-American professionals participate in the three-day event, which includes a career fair, workshops and a black-tie awards ceremony. About Chrysler Group DaimlerChrysler Corporation, also known as the Chrysler Group, is the Auburn Hills, Michigan-based unit of DaimlerChrysler AG. Employing more than 84,000 people worldwide, DaimlerChrysler Corp. manufactures, markets, distributes and, through its Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealers, sells cars, minivans, sport-utility vehicles and trucks to customers in more than 125 countries worldwide. Its Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands feature some of the world's most recognizable vehicles including the Dodge Viper, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chrysler 300C. In 2006, Chrysler Group sold 2.8 million vehicles globally. DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Michele Tinson, +1-248-512-0366, , or Kevin McCormick, +1-248-512-6218, , both of Chrysler Group Web site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/ http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/

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