Education: B.S., business marketing and management, University of Wisconsin

First automotive job: Collection Manager for car dealership

Proudest achievements: "I'm most proud of the role I played in building the Saturn retail network, the retailer partnership approach to our business and building the Saturn brand."

On being successful: "There's no silver bullet. Success is being passionate about your product or service. It's about developing and maintaining an attitude of winning, a spirit of teamwork and integrity. It's about helping others to achieve their goals and business objectives."

On being a woman in the industry: "I find the automotive industry is genderless. Today, the automotive industry is made up of people who know their business and know how to achieve goals."

Career highlights:

Other positions at General Motors include:

• 1997 Executive Director, Marketing and Retail Network Development, Saturn Corp.
• 1995 Executive Director, Customer/Retailer Operations and Strategies, Saturn Corp.
• 1986 Manager, Retailer Selection, Saturn Corp.
• 1980 District Sales Manager, Chevrolet