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Kathy Ruble

Kathy Ruble

Area Vice President, Strategic Alliances, GWC Warranty


Kathy is the Executive Director, Auto Marketing and Dealer Communications at Ally. She is responsible for all aspects
of automotive marketing and advertising. Her team creates and distributes dealer/program communications to
18,000 plus Dealers. Previously, Kathy was the Executive Director of Communications, Dealership Online Services,
and led the U.S. sales team that sold and promoted dealership training, lead management, and Ally SmartAuction.
Kathy has been with GM/GMAC/Ally for 33 years and during her career has amassed a wealth of experience in
many facets of the auto business and finance operations. She has held a number of sales and marketing positions
as well as roles in commercial lending, OEM operations and alliance support. Ruble holds a Bachelor’s degree
in communication, arts and sciences from Michigan State University and a Master’s degree in administration/
marketing from Central Michigan University. She serves on the AFSA Vehicle Finance Board and Conference
Planning Committee, the AFSA Women’s Leadership Council, the AFSA Education Foundation Board, and was
recently appointed to the Michigan Philharmonic Board of Directors. She is a mentor at Ally and Wayne State
University, and is active with the Ally Women’s ERG chairing the business connectivity pillar.


Areas I would like to learn more about: Commercial Lending, Investing, Wealth Management

Call me at (313) 656-6773

Kathy Ruble
May 09, 2019

Area Vice President, Strategic Alliances, GWC Warranty


Kathy is the Executive Director, Auto Marketing and Dealer Communications at Ally. She is responsible for all aspects
of automotive marketing and advertising. Her team creates and
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Scarlett Smith
May 07, 2019

VP Sales, Auto, Consumer and Equipment Finance, FIS


Scarlett is a Vice President of Sales at FIS™, the world’s largest global provider dedicated to financial technology solutions. As a 30-year veteran of the firm, ScarlettRead the rest

Doriene Viera
May 07, 2019

Global Vice President, Business Development, Sword Apak, Inc.


Doriene joined Sword Apak in 2011 as VP of Operations. She brought significant industry experience and
knowledge from her previous positions at major captive auto finance companies.
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Marguerite Watanabe
May 02, 2019

President, Connections Insights


Marguerite has worked in the auto and automotive finance industry for 30 years allowing her to understand
its strengths, weaknesses and, most importantly, opportunities. She devotes much of her time in
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Elizabeth Webb
May 02, 2019

Chair Emeritus of Women's Leadership Council


Elizabeth was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas by deaf parents. She spent her entire career in the auto
finance industry and retired in November 2017. She was the Executive Vice President
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Valerie Tolhurst
May 02, 2019

Director, Human Resources Sun Loan/Brundage Management


Valerie is the Human Resources Director at Sun Loan Company/Brundage Management, reporting to the CEO.
She has been working in HR for 20 years with the last 16 at Brundage. Having started
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Darcy Locke
Apr 29, 2019

Chief Executive Officer, Gateway Financial Solutions

Darcy is a trusted advisor in Electronic Billing & Payments, specializing in the consumer lending markets. She has spent 15 years guiding organizations on how to elevate the… Read the rest

Anne Kline
Apr 29, 2019

SVP, Head of Commerical Services, TD Auto Finace

Anne is the Head of TD Auto Finance (TDAF) Commercial Services. She leads the team responsible for commercial credit lending for franchised automotive dealerships in the U.S. Prior to this … Read the rest

Amy Holbrook
Apr 29, 2019

Partner, Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A

Amy is a partner at Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. who manages Weltman's litigation practice in Cleveland, Ohio and focuses on collateral recovery and secured transaction.Read the rest

Ginger Herring
Apr 29, 2019

President & CEO, 1st Franklin Financial Corporation

Ginger is the President and CEO of 1st Franklin Financial Corporation, a family owned business started by her grandfather in 1941. She is a University of Georgia graduate with Read the rest


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