was this an official interview, or more like a casual acquaintance type conversation?

A little of both. There was official conversation going on, but much of the time we were talking about personal thoughts and insights regarding the industry.

For instance, we asked Bob what he thought Chrysler's chances for success were. He told us, after saying his response was "deep off-the-record."

So now I know. But I can't say (trust me, it was a great answer).

Great to read that he's the real deal, and understandably influential. We need as many energetic go-getters as we can get in our economy!