Archive for July, 2010

Regis Buckley: Being Sparty for GM

Regis Buckley: Being Sparty for GM

Every person has a story and our goal is to find the interesting stories behind our employees, customers and dealers. This entry is about Regis Buckley who acted as the Michigan State Mascot during his college years. Learn how jumping around in a muppet-inspired outfit helped him do his job today.

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Cruzin’ with Ann: Hello World! It’s My First Post!

Cruzin’ with Ann: Hello World! It’s My First Post!

What happens when a 20-something year old girl from California moves to Michigan and takes a job in the domestic auto industry for the summer? Find out as Faces of GM follows Ann, the intern from Northwestern University at Chevrolet Communications, as she talks about life, love, and her experiences working at General Motors and Chevrolet.

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Leroy Bannister: 42-Year GM Veteran

Leroy Bannister: 42-Year GM Veteran

A vehicle, like a company, is a sum of its parts – and each part has its purpose. This installment of Faces of GM focuses on Leroy Bannister, a member of UAW Local 239 from the White Marsh, MD plant who works on Allison and Hybrid Transmissions. Learn more about his story and why he loves working at General Motors.

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Valarie Boatman: Adrenaline Junkie turned Volt Engineer

Valarie Boatman: Adrenaline Junkie turned Volt Engineer

Life has always been in the fast lane for engineer Valarie Boatman. From working on the Chevrolet Volt to tearing up the road on her motorcycle, Valarie is always on the lookout for a good thrill. Read about how she came to General Motors and what she does from day to day when not working at the Milford Proving Grounds testing the Chevrolet Volt.

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