Felrice Joins Chrysler's Washington Affairs Staff
4 November 1998
Felrice Joins Chrysler's Washington Affairs StaffWASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Chrysler Corporation today announced the appointment of Barry Felrice, as Manager - Safety Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, Washington DC, effective January 1, 1999. Since 1996, Felrice has served as Director for Regulatory Affairs at the American Automobile Manufacturers Association. He brings to Chrysler more than 25 years experience at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Highway Administration. "Barry has excellent relationships within the industry, with NHTSA, and with the insurance industry and safety advocates. He will be a major addition to Chrysler's leadership in the safety area," said Robert G. Liberatore, Vice President, Washington Affairs. In his new position, Felrice will report to Albert J. Slechter, Regulatory Affairs Director, and will work closely with Chrysler's safety team on safety and harmonization issues. Felrice has received a number of honors and awards including the Presidential Rank Award of Distinguished Executive (1985), the Secretary of Transportation's Award for Meritorious Achievement (1978,1982), and the Federal Highway Administrator's Award for Superior Achievement (1975). He is also a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine. Additionally, he plays an advisory role at the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis and serves on the advisory board at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Felrice has a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from City College of New York. He was born on June 16, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York. He is married with two children and resides in Rockville, Maryland.