Accelerating Equality: The Rise of Women in Automotive
Julie Holmes, CO-CEO of Virginia Tire & Auto, has been actively encouraging women to consider the automotive industry since leaving her career in law and joining her family’s business. “There are so many opportunities for women in this industry,” said Holmes. “The automotive industry provides such great opportunities for women,” said Holmes. “We want to continue to encourage women to consider this industry as a career.”
The opportunities at Virginia Tire & Auto are abundant, from working the shops as a Technician, to a role behind the scenes in our corporate office; women have played a significant role including, General Service, Technician, COO/CPO, leading our Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources and Warehouse departments.
Check out what our CEO, Julie, had to say about growing women in a male-dominated industry:
Hear more from Julie as she spoke to local women leaders at the Women's CEO Summit
Read more about Women in Automotive and Julie's efforts to promote an inclusive workforce:
2024 Women in Auto Care Shop Owner of the Year
Auto Care Association
Voice of America Spanish Language – Women in the Automotive Repair Industry
Voice of America
CEO is Recruiting Women to join the world of car repair
News Outlet
MTD: Virginia Tire & Auto Promotes Auto Service Careers to Female Students
Modern Tire Dealer
MTD: Virginia Tire & Auto Wants More Women
Modern Tire Dealer