Since DaimlerChrysler Services North America

opened the doors to its North American headquarters in September 2002, the

company says it has taken measures to foster a creative work environment. The company says the

DaimlerChrysler Services headquarters building has its own unique identity.

Resembling a university campus, the space provides employees with an open

environment encouraging a free-flow of communication, says the company.

The company says, complementing the structural beauty of the building, consisting of four

three-and-a-half story interconnected buildings situated around two

landscaped courtyards, the building has a series of contemporary

artworks inside. Provided by the DaimlerChrysler Services Art Collection,

this contemporary art collection has pieces created by both international

and local artists. The disbursement of artwork throughout the building

contains both permanent and changing exhibitions and consists of many

different types of medium including ceramics, painting, photography and

sculpture.

"The collection of contemporary art was specifically chosen over more

traditional pieces for the express purpose of fostering intellectual

stimulation. Vivid colors, hard edges and cool hues provide insight into a

world where the art not only complements the building, but is also a

conversation piece among employees," said Jürgen Walker, president and CEO

of DaimlerChrysler Services North America.

In the spirit of creativity, DaimlerChrysler Services is hosting a local

artist commissioned to do a work in progress. Thomas Gelsanliter -- mural

artist and a 2002 Cranbrook Academy of Arts graduate -- will create a

mural, drawing on the DaimlerChrysler Services work environment, building

and natural surroundings.

As part of the company's corporate commitment to support art and culture,

DaimlerChrysler Services has built a partnership with the Cranbrook Academy

of Arts to showcase pieces from the school's own graduate students as well

as world-renowned artists. Based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Cranbrook is

one of the world's most distinguished fine art schools and has long been a

center for contemporary art and design.

About DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC

DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC provides brand specific

financing for automotive dealers' inventories and their retail consumers

and does business as Chrysler Financial and Mercedes-Benz Credit. As

DaimlerChrysler Services Truck Finance it also finances commercial vehicles

for affiliate products such as Freightliner, Sterling and Western Star. The

company serves as the headquarters for the operations in the United States,

Canada and Mexico and has over 5,000 employees who manage a portfolio of

$82 billion with nearly five million contracts. DaimlerChrysler Services

North America is a member of the DaimlerChrysler Services Group,

headquartered in Berlin, Germany which operates in 39 countries with an

employee base exceeding 10,000 and a global portfolio of EUR 109 billion.

DaimlerChrysler Services is one of the leading financial services companies

worldwide. For additional information visit the Web site at

www.daimlerchryslerservices.com.

About Cranbrook Academy of Art

Founded in 1932, the Cranbrook Academy of Art is a graduate level school of art, design and architecture. This

independent graduate degree-granting institution offers a

studio-based experience where artists-in-residence mentor students in art,

architecture and design to creatively influence contemporary culture.

Cranbrook is located at

39221 Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and includes the Academy

of Art, Art Museum, Institute of Science, Schools and other affiliated

cultural and educational programs. Cranbrook's Academy of Art grants master

of fine arts degrees in eight disciplines and master of architecture

degrees. For more information, call (248) 645-3300 or visit the Web site

at www.cranbrook.edu.

About the Artist- Thomas Gelsanliter

After dedicating five years of his life as a print and electronic

journalist aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington, Gelsanliter

realized his passion for ceramics. He graduated with a master's degree in

ceramics from the Cranbrook Academy of Arts in 2002.

Gelsanliter is currently employed as the moldmaker and tile press

coordinator for Motawi Tile Works in Ann Arbor, Mich. His work includes

overseeing tile production as well as fabricating new tile for the Motawi

product line.