Ally Financial Inc. names 'Ally Sees Her' award winner

Grené Baranco, new and used sales manager of Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead, has won and recently been presented the
Grené Baranco, new and used sales manager of Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead, has won and recently been presented the "Ally Sees Her" award. | Pixabay

Grené Baranco, new and used sales manager of Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead, has won and recently been presented the "Ally Sees Her" award.

The award is granted by Ally Financial Inc. and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers in recognition of Baranco’s leadership in the automotive industry and her commitment to diversity.

Ally is donating $10,000 to Meals on Wheels Atlanta in her honor, according to PR Newswire.

"The award is our way of lifting women of color by spotlighting a leader who is making a difference in her community and at her dealership. We want to showcase leaders like Grené, who inspire other women," said Jacqueline Howard, senior director of corporate citizenship at Ally. "Grené has kept her eye on innovations throughout her career, implementing one of the first-ever auto Internet sales departments in the country in 1997. She's dedicated to continually improving the industry while also forging a path for the women who follow her."