As a Ford salesman, one customer didn't want to buy a truck from Faith Mba because he's Black, and management didn't push back. About 10 years later, Mba bought the store.

Manheim celebrates 75 years in a historic year of unprecedented challenge.

The dealership is partnering with local schools by offering internships and employment opportunities to help steer students toward a career as a service technician.

Ford's new hire comes as the automaker puts a new emphasis on technology. Ford described Deering as “accomplished at using technology, data and analytics to anticipate customer needs and fulfill them with human-centered products and services.”