Education: B.A., business administration, University of Detroit; M.B.A., University of Detroit-Mercy

First automotive job: Secretary, Ford Parts and Service Division, 1972

Proudest achievement: "Building a sales team at Visteon."

On being successful: "Never give up. Never take no for an answer."

On being a woman in the industry: "The opportunities are unlimited."

Career highlights:

Other positions at Visteon Corp. include:

• 1999 VP, OEM Accounts
• 1997 Director, North American Sales, Visteon Corp.

Positions at Lear Corp., Southfield, Mich., include:

• 1997 VP, Sales, Ford Account
• 1994-97 Director, Sales, Ford Account