Pamela E. Rodgers
Dealer Owner, Rodgers Chevrolet

Pamela Rodgers opened her first GM dealership in 1993. During her tenure,

Rodgers increased sales to $19 million and earned the number one status of 'service satisfaction' in the Detroit area. In 1996, she moved to a larger dealership in Woodhaven, MI. - Rodgers Chevrolet.

Since that time, Rodgers Chevrolet has grown from 40 units per month to 210, with a strong focus on customer service. In 1996 her dealership generated revenues of $37 million. By the year 2001, sales were over $80 million and sales continue to average in excess of $75 million.

A good attitude, attention to the client's needs, and a strong work ethic are the keys to Rodgers success. "The client is the reason we come to work every day," she said. "In order for your client to be happy, you have to have satisfied employees. You can teach ability, but there is no substitute for attitude."

Rodgers earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration from Duke University in North Carolina. She believes it is important to invest in your community and be a responsible corporate citizen and is active in a number of civic and professional organizations.