Although Tom LaSorda isn't specifically a team SRT member, he still plays a big part in every aspect of SRT.  Tom was appointed Vice Chairman and President of The New Chrysler in August 2007, reporting to Bob Nardelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The New Chrysler. He also serves as the Vice Chairman of Cerberus Operating and Advisory Company LLC (COAC), Cerberus Capital Management's operations advisory affiliate.  In that role, LaSorda will assist in the continuing development of COAC, which works closely with the portfolio companies in which the funds and accounts managed by Cerberus are invested.

Previously, LaSorda served as President and CEO of the Chrysler Group, a business unit of DaimlerChrysler.  In February 2004, LaSorda was appointed Chief Operating Officer for the Chrysler Group.  Prior to joining DaimlerChrysler in 2000, he was employed by General Motors Corporation, which he joined in 1977.  There he served in many capacities including President of Opel Eisenach GmbH in Germany in 1991.

His work and academic background includes:

• Vice Chairman and President, The New Chrysler, August 2007
• President and CEO, Chrysler Group, September 2005
• Chief Operating Officer, February 2004
• Executive Vice President - Manufacturing, January 2002
• Senior Vice President - Powertrain Manufacturing, May 2000
• Vice President - Quality, Reliability and Competitive Operations Implementation, General Motors Corporation, 1998
• Executive in Charge - Lean Manufacturing, 1996
• Manufacturing Manager - Cadillac Luxury Car Group, 1993
• President - Opel Eisenach GmbH Germany, 1991
• Vice President, Production - CAMI Automotive Inc. (GM/Suzuki Joint Venture), 1991
• Director of Production, 1990
• Director of Service Engineering, Buick Motor Division, 1987
• Manager Quality Assurance, GM of Canada, 1985
• Labor Relations and Public Relations, 1983
• Manufacturing and Labor Relations Assignments, 1977
• M.B.A., University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, 1980
• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, 1977
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, 1977

LaSorda was born on July 24, 1954, in Windsor, Ontario. He is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the College of Creative Studies in Detroit, Mich. In 2004, LaSorda received the "Distinguished Service Citation" award from the Automotive Hall of Fame.