Stellantis Media Site Karr Shane Contact: Jon  Malavolti     Karr, Shane Vice President, Public Affairs - North America Shane Karr is vice president, public affairs - North America. He was named to the position in December 2016. Karr is responsible for providing strategic direction on international, federal and state government relations.  Prior to joining the company, Karr was vice president of federal government affairs for the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. In this role, he represented the Alliance before members of Congress, congressional staff and executive branch officials, including staff at the Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and United States Environmental Protection Agency.   Karr also has held senior positions at the U.S. Department of Transportation, including assistant secretary for government affairs. He has also served as a staff member in the U.S. House of Representatives. His professional experience includes: 2016 - current, Vice President, Public Affairs - North America, Stellantis 2015, Vice President − U.S. External Affairs, FCA US LLC 2007, Vice President − Federal Government Affairs, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers 2001, U.S. Department of Transportation 2006, Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs 2005, Deputy Chief of Staff 2003, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs 2001, Special Assistant for Governmental Affairs 2000, Director, Regulatory Affairs, American Association of Airport Executives 1996, Manager, Legislative Affairs, American Airlines 1996, Legislative Correspondent, Staff Assistant, Congressman Doug Bereuter (R-NE)Karr holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University (1992), a master’s degree from Temple University (1996), and a Doctor of Jurisprudence, Cum Laude from Georgetown University Law Center (2002). Karr was born in Sumter, South Caroline.