Bashar Cholagh, Gregory Hawkins, Scott Thiele, Teresa Thiele and Marvin Washington each have had a hand in diversity efforts within Stellantis' massive purchasing operation, and they are being collectively honored in Automotive News' inaugural Champions of Diversity listing.

Marvin Washington, director of electrical and electronics purchasing and the national lead for the new Stellantis-National Business League National Black Supplier Development Program, said it could develop into a feeder program for the automaker. Hundreds of companies have applied and Stellantis is reviewing them.

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At Stellantis, supplier diversity a team effort

Bashar Cholagh, Gregory Hawkins, Scott Thiele, Teresa Thiele and Marvin Washington each have had a hand in diversity efforts within Stellantis' massive purchasing operation.

— Vince Bond Jr.