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Chrysler Group Posts Best February in 7 Years

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Despite the freezing cold and late snow, Chrysler Group had its best February in 7 years.

According to Automotive News, Chrysler Group sold 154,866 units in February, an 11 percent sales boost for the company. The Jeep and Ram brands are being credited for the best February sales since 2007, and looking at the numbers, it is hard to argue with that assessment. Jeep sales were up 47 percent and Ram sales were up 26 percent from February 2013, and sales on the Ram 1500 alone were up 30 percent.

Why have the Jeep and Ram brands been so popular? There has been severe winter weather all across the country, especially in regions that never had to worry about this kind of weather before. Drivers need to have cars that can handle snow, ice, and whatever else is thrown at them, and they want to rely on a trusted brand like Jeep or Ram. The success of the Ram 1500 can also be attributed to the recent awards including Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year.

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Chrysler Engineer Honored with BEYA Visionary Award

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BEYA STEM ConferenceChrysler Group has been fortunate to receive a number of awards in 2014 already, and it is always an honor to see hard work and diligence on a new vehicle recognized. It is a distinct honor, however, to see Chrysler’s talented employees recognized for outstanding contribution to their field.

Last week, Kevin Ward, Chrysler Group’s Head of Fastener Engineering, was awarded the 2014 Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Visionary Award by U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine. The ceremony was scheduled as part of the 28th BEYA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Global Competitiveness Conference and Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Jaison Busby and Marcus Washington, two other Chrysler Group employees, were also honored at the event as Modern Day Technology Leaders.

In response to the honor, Kevin Ward spoke highly of “strong Africa-American leaders” who both opened doors for him professionally and served as role models. He has similarly served as a leader and role model, working with young engineers at Chrysler and mentoring young people as a youth minister.

“I know that it is both my responsibility and privilege to lead and inspire the next generation,” he said. “I am very appreciative of this recognition of my career accomplishments.”

For more information on BEYA and on-going events and opportunities throughout the year, check out their website here.

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Chrysler Named Top Human Resources Executive

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Chrysler is used to winning awards for their cars, but this one is a tad different. Nancy Rae, the Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Chrysler Group, has been given an award by the American Society of Employers. She has been named Human Resources Executive of the Year.

Every year, the ASE looks at several individuals who are in their working lives, and personal lives, outstanding human resource executives. Anyone that gets nominated is then evaluated on their commitment to the HR profession. Their successes of the past and current, including their impact on the lives of others are taken into account as well.

The category for the award that Rae received was in “Organizations with 1,000 or more Michigan Employees.” The ceremony was held at the ASE’s Annual Summit at the Detroit Athletic Club.

Rae has been a vital part of the Chrysler Group Management team. Under her, the company’s workforce has grown by more than 16,000 since 2009. She was in charge of a comprehensive HR strategy to support Chrysler’s high-performance work culture. Rae also is the co-Chair of Chrysler’s Diversity Council. With her at the helm, Chrysler has received numerous awards for their company practices, including “10 Best Companies for Working Mothers” and named in Hispanic Business magazine’s Diversity Elite 60.

Nancy Rae has been in the automotive business for more than 30 years and has been the the top Human Resources position for Chrysler since 2000.

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