She Magazine June 2014 | Page 108

gender benders I feature story As told to Lauren Miller A FEW GOOD WOMEN “ The automotive world is generally male-dominated, but the industry is beginning to shift gears. Today, women are breaking down employment barriers and making our industry stronger. While many dealerships are changing their culture to attract and hire more women, we have made that process a part of our culture from day one. I believe women value their experience of the purchase process or having service work performed as much as the new vehicle itself or the quality of service on their vehicle. That’s why I am so very proud of the women at Mike Reichenbach Automotive. Our ladies are dedicated, hard-working, and smart women who are also relational – each works to create a mutually trusting and respectful relationship with their customers as well as their co-workers and teammates. Gender benders? We are trend setters! Charisse Reichenbach - Co-owner Reichenbach Automotive ” Pictured: Charisse Reichenbach (Co-Owner, in front) Amanda Anderson, (Business Development/Customer Relations Manager), Annie C. Graham (Receptionist), In the truck bed, left to right, starting top row: Brandy Montgomery (Volkswagen Service Advisor), Brooklyn Allison (Accounts Payable)m Tracie Lind (Volkswagen Service Manager), Myra Tarte (Warranty Clerk), Teresa Shaw (Ford Service Advisor), Geneva Carr (Volkswagen Sales Manager), Sandra Brown (Accounting/Reception) Audrea Carter (Office Manager) Standing, left to right: Vickie Blackmon (Finance Manager) Tina Prosser (Ford Service Customer Service Liason) Ashley Menhorn (Internet Specialist) and Alicia Taylor (Ford Client Advisor) 108 June 2014 shemagazine.com