2010 Automotive News 100 Leading Women

Why did you want to work in the auto industry? I grew up in Detroit, was surrounded by the industry, spent weekends at the racetrack and enjoyed being involved in manufacturing a tangible, technically challenging and exciting product. It seemed natural and fun to join the automotive industry after graduation. I chose Ford as my first employer due in part to its well-respected program that allowed its finance people to rotate throughout the company and receive exposure in many cross-functional areas. The program provided many opportunities to enhance financial and treasury skills in addition to focusing on management skills.