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Women In Automotive, My First Time

AutoSuccessOnline

I attended the 2024 Women In Automotive Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado. What makes Women In Automotive different? But none of these were Women In Automotive. This was my first Women In Automotive conference. So, like eight, maybe 10 brave men and the rest all women. I am rarely impressed these days.

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Illinois Auto Dealer Named the 2024 ‘Ally Sees Her’ Award Winner

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Karen Sutton-Ford, dealer principal of Sutton Ford in Matteson, Illinois, has been named the winner of the prestigious Ally Sees Her Award. “My mission is to show that women of color belong and can have a huge impact in the auto business.” This recognition shows what women of color bring to the industry.”

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‘Who Are You?’ The Argument for Proper Branding in Your Career & Business

AutoSuccessOnline

My mom then became the seventh female Toyota dealer principal in the nation. One hour later that same day, I also got a call from Toyota’s human resources saying I was one in only 10 who got into the 2009 Management Training Program. Mine is that I will make this industry better for women everywhere, and I’m working every day on that.

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Ashlee Church: #NotLikeTheOtherGuys

AutoSuccessOnline

Though women comprise half of the workforce, they constitute less than a quarter of auto dealers and staff. Meet Ashlee Church, the general manager (GM) of Volkswagen of Marion in southern Illinois. Meet Ashlee Church, the general manager (GM) of Volkswagen of Marion in southern Illinois.

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Obituary: Remembering auto dealer Bryan Rowntree

Canadian Auto Dealer

Bryan was not only one of this country’s most successful dealers but he was also an innovator that did not fear tackling new and often risky projects, which he always managed to develop into successful ventures,” said Gauthier. An obituary in the Toronto Star details Bryan’s career achievements and details his many philanthropic efforts.

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Full circle

Canadian Auto Dealer

I had the opportunity to do a video interview recently with a really dynamic young industry leader, Shannon Willsher, the General Manager of Pfaff Audi in Newmarket, Ontario. Shannon also makes a point to encourage more young women to attend the program and continue to advance their careers.

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