Ex-Chrysler media man Vines named head of P.R. at... Christian publishing house?
Former Chrysler PR chief Jason Vines has had more than his fair share of jobs over the years. He's had automotive gigs at Chrysler, Ford and Nissan, he's worked as a stand-up comedian, he spent time at Compuware and he even spent time at the food rescue program Forgotten Harvest. We've even spotted Vines (seen here at left, with comedian David Spade) regularly hanging with John McElroy on Autoline After Hours.
The likable master of spin has reportedly found yet another calling, as he's been named the Vice President of public relations and communications at Zondervan; a Christian publishing division of HarperCollins out of Grand Rapids, MI. The move is a bit of a surprise, considering the fact that Vines' outspoken personality (some would call him outspoken, others crass) doesn't exactly jibe with the conservative nature of most Christian organizations. Vines' new job shows that really talented people tend to find work even in a down market.
[Source: Automotive News - subs req'd | Image: Bill Pugliano/Getty]
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Bird 9:58AM (7/09/2009)
What does this have to do with David Spade?
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Craig 10:57AM (7/09/2009)
Dammit! You beat me to it...
Randy Stern 10:13AM (7/09/2009)
I have to admit that's a stretch for Vines. But, a job is a job these days...good luck with that.
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mapoftazifosho 10:13AM (7/09/2009)
Despite a documented history of blowing their exorbitant profits on outlandish executive salaries and stock buybacks, and hoarding their bounty by avoiding technologies, policies and legislation that would protect the population and environment and lower fuel costs, Big Oil insists on transferring all of that responsibility on the auto companies.
- Jason Vines, (former) Chrysler PR
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Smegley 10:15AM (7/09/2009)
Al Bundy?
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Tim 10:21AM (7/09/2009)
JIBE! JIBE! JIBE! JIBE! IT'S JIBE, NOT JIVE!!!
So endeth the lesson...
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mchiles 11:36AM (7/09/2009)
Harper/Collings / Zondervan is the publisher of soon to be former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin's upcoming autobiography / memoir. I am sure that all of Mr. Vines skills will be put to use.
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dwaltr 11:37AM (7/09/2009)
I just don't want to see him on my doorstep trying to sell me something from his cult. Other than that I hope he manages to stay with this job longer than he seems to be able to keep any of his previous jobs.
In the picture I bet Vines is thinking "Gee, I'm glad I didn't go for the... 'I slept in these clothes' look that Spade is sporting."
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Redeemed 12:32PM (7/09/2009)
Zondervan is one of the largest publishers in the world. They are hardly part of a "cult". Get your facts straight.
dwaltr 12:54PM (7/09/2009)
Redeemed:
Size has nothing to do with it. A cult can be a few people or millions world wide. Get your facts straight.
Redeemed 1:09PM (7/09/2009)
I am well aware of the definition of cult. Being a Christian doesn't equal cult. Please take your bigoted comments somewhere else.
len simpson 11:41AM (7/09/2009)
Jason, thou now art holy------holycow!
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Rich 2:30PM (7/09/2009)
I thought it would be Shunk when I read this: "Vines' outspoken personality (some would call him outspoken..."
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Dave 7:41PM (7/09/2009)
Jason Vines was a liability everywhere he went. He never knew how to keep his mouth shut when he needed to. He has had more jobs than a 10 cent whore.
I hope he leaves Detroit. No one ever took him seriously.
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Graham 12:53AM (7/12/2009)
Those Christians... they so funny. I bet they smell different too.
Then again, I guess you would actually have to know one, wouldn't you? And that includes whoever wrote the Vines item. I know that the Detroit News and Free Press editorial boards blame all of southeastern Michigan's problems on the "religious right," but Autoblog too? Depressing.
Redeemed, my sympathetic suggestion to you is that you talk to any Black American over sixty or so. They'll tell you that after a while there is no point in engaging a bigot. You move on. Not that I don't appreciate your words.
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