Chrysler
executive, Crain's Detroit Business publisher to
speak at EMU's commencement ceremonies April 29
W. Frank Fountain, senior vice president, external affairs
and public policy, DaimlerChrysler Corporation; and Mary
Kramer, publisher, Crain's Detroit Business, will be the
guest speakers at commencement ceremonies for Eastern Michigan
University Sunday, April 29, at the Convocation Center.
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Fountain will speak at the 10 a.m. ceremony while Kramer
will speak at the 2 p.m. event. Each will receive an honorary
doctorate of humanities.
Commencement is a ticketed event for graduates and their
families.
Fountain was appointed senior vice president of external
affairs and public policy for DaimlerChrysler Corp. in
1998. Prior to the merger, he was vice president of government
relations for Chrysler Corporation from 1995.
Responsible for maintaining and coordinating DaimlerChrysler's
interface with state and local governments across the United
States, Fountain directs a staff which analyzes issues
that are important to the company and industry; develops
company positions; and presents topics of concern to all
levels of government. He also is responsible for coordinating
strategy on issues of interest to other domestic auto manufacturers.
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