Jason Vines, former Chrysler PR head, joins Christian publishing firm
07/09/2009, 4:46 PM
By Drew Johnson
Jason Vines, the former head of public relations at Chrysler, has landed a new job with Christian publishing house Zondervan. Vines will head up public relations and communications for Zondervan, a unit HarperCollins based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Vines, 49, is a 24 year veteran of the automotive industry, but feels his skill will translate well to the world of publishing. “They made me an offer and I took it. It fell into my lap and it’s exciting,” he told Automotive News. “I think my skills are portable.”
Vines started his automotive career with Chrysler in 1983 after call it quits as a stand-up comedian. Vines remained with Chrysler for 15 years before taking a position with Nissan in 1998. Vines also worked as head of communications at Ford before returning to Chrysler in 1983.
Vines left Chrysler in 2007 after Cerberus’ takeover of the Michigan automaker. During the past two year, Vines has worked for Compuware and Forgotten Harvest – a Detroit-area food rescue program.
07/09, 4:55 PM
posted by:
JakeK66
Question – Why is this reported on LLN?
07/09, 4:58 PM
posted by:
smfic
great for mr. vines, but not quite sure why this merits space on LLN. it’s not like he is the acting head of PR for Chrysler.
it was two jobs and two years B.O. (before obama) so in terms of history, there was nothing before Jan 20, 2009.
/sarc
07/09, 5:03 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Really. Does he know someone on the LLN staff?
07/09, 5:12 PM
posted by:
mayer_ray_nagin
May the Peace and Wisdom of the big guy be with the former Chrysler PR ick Head as his journey thru this life continues.
Now pass the plate.
07/09, 5:20 PM
posted by:
Borat
It’s a facken miracle! He is like Mary Magdalene : found religion after so many years in the worlds oldest profession – selling something no one wans. He’ll be great in his new role.
07/09, 6:19 PM
posted by:
cab396
Well, something sarcastic would be most appropriate, but the Mayor and Borat covered the details! After getting the “reach-around” from D.C., who wouldn”t get religion!
07/09, 6:29 PM
posted by:
yarddog82abn
WTF?
07/09, 7:23 PM
posted by:
howsmydriving
Not newsworthy by a country mile, yet nevertheless amusing to read.
07/09, 8:04 PM
posted by:
DB9
lol:-)) So let me guess: everyone is busy formulating their responses for when the inevitable “GM exits bankruptcy” story line is posted to the site – probably tomorrow – just in time for the weekend. Yeah, I can just read it now – Not:-)) How high y’all think the counter will go?
Since it’s safe to assume what most of the known ‘nics’ will probably post; me thinks that style and originality points should be awarded. Yeah, that’s it, LLN y’all should add a ‘rec’ feature for posts:-))
For this story maybe add a pre-story to get the girlz in the flow/mood… nah, don’t even go there…:-))
DB9;-)
07/09, 8:56 PM
posted by:
Madcapp
Why is it that the people who strongly and very vocally/openly profess to be Christian are the first ones to rip you off?
07/09, 9:01 PM
posted by:
2WheeledSpeed
Stand up comedian… Chrysler exec… feeding the homeless… bible thumper… interesting career path!
A part of me wonders if more Chrysler execs started as stand up comics, it would explain ALOT!
07/09, 9:21 PM
posted by:
carstuff
Mad, probably because the loud Christians are the only ones you know.
07/09, 10:06 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Why do some Christians insist on putting the Jesus fish on the back of their cars? Shouldn’t an automobile have the right to choose its own religion?
07/10, 2:27 AM
posted by:
zoomzoomer
johnnycanuck.. here in the Americas, there are many threats to a person’s right to choose.. why should a car have it any better?
07/10, 1:32 PM
posted by:
ricky_b
Any exec who got tired of fornicating customers?
07/10, 6:01 PM
posted by:
mmmfloorpie
Well god bless him!