Chrysler Group today announced that Tyree Minner, the manager of the company’s Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, has received the 2011 Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) President’s Award from U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine.
Minner, together with other 2011 BEYA recipients, were honored at the 25th BEYA Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference and Awards Gala, which was held on February 19 in Washington D.C.
"Tyree's vision, drive and technical expertise has made him a valuable member of the Chrysler Senior Leadership Team," said Fred Goedtel, Head of Assembly Operations, Chrysler Group LLC. "While establishing high standards for himself, Tyree's leadership inspires others to challenge themselves to higher performance."
"Tyree's values and integrity are demonstrated by his strong commitment to others through mentoring and leadership," the executive added.
The BEYA Conference honors outstanding leaders in the STEM field and supports professional development, networking and recruiting. Chrysler has a strong relationship with the event, as it has been the exclusive sponsor of the BEYA Awards Gala for almost two decades.
"This is great acknowledgment of my passion to inspire young people to embrace the importance of pursuing and excelling in the fields of science, technology engineering and math," Minner said. "I want to thank both of my "families" -- my wife and family who support my professional and leadership endeavors, and my Chrysler family who supports my love for manufacturing, mentoring and community service."
Minner, together with other 2011 BEYA recipients, were honored at the 25th BEYA Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference and Awards Gala, which was held on February 19 in Washington D.C.
"Tyree's vision, drive and technical expertise has made him a valuable member of the Chrysler Senior Leadership Team," said Fred Goedtel, Head of Assembly Operations, Chrysler Group LLC. "While establishing high standards for himself, Tyree's leadership inspires others to challenge themselves to higher performance."
"Tyree's values and integrity are demonstrated by his strong commitment to others through mentoring and leadership," the executive added.
The BEYA Conference honors outstanding leaders in the STEM field and supports professional development, networking and recruiting. Chrysler has a strong relationship with the event, as it has been the exclusive sponsor of the BEYA Awards Gala for almost two decades.
"This is great acknowledgment of my passion to inspire young people to embrace the importance of pursuing and excelling in the fields of science, technology engineering and math," Minner said. "I want to thank both of my "families" -- my wife and family who support my professional and leadership endeavors, and my Chrysler family who supports my love for manufacturing, mentoring and community service."