Kathy Ruble
About Kathy Ruble
Kathy Ruble is the Executive Director of Marketing and Dealer Communications at Ally Financial, with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and dealership development.
Current Position at Ally Financial
Kathy Ruble currently serves as the Executive Director of Marketing and Dealer Communications at Ally Financial. She has held this position since 2015 and is based in Detroit, MI. In her role, Ruble focuses on marketing strategies and maintaining communications with dealers, developing initiatives to support the network of dealerships involved with Ally Financial.
Previous Roles at Ally Financial
Before her current role, Kathy Ruble was the Executive Director of Dealership Online Services at Ally Financial in 2014. She also held the position of Director of Dealership Development Services and Alliance Sales from 2009 to 2013. Ruble has been instrumental in developing dealer reward initiatives and performance development programs during her tenure at Ally Financial. Her extensive experience includes lead management and supporting OEM product channels.
Career at GMAC
Kathy Ruble spent several years at GMAC in various capacities. From 2008 to 2009, she was the Sales and Marketing Director for the U.S. based in the Greater Detroit Area. In 2007, Ruble served as Director of Commercial Lending in the Central Region, Greater St. Louis Area. She had also taken on the role of Director of Sales in the Pacific Coast Region in 2006 and Operations Manager in the West Region in 2005. Ruble began her career at GMAC as a Branch Manager from 2001 to 2004, working in the South Central Region, St. Louis, and Dallas markets.
Career at General Motors
Kathy Ruble worked at General Motors - Chevrolet Division for an extended period before moving to GMAC. She held multiple field positions including Market Area Manager, Passenger Car Manager, and District Manager in various regions from 1989 to 2000. Her initial roles at GM - Chevrolet Division from 1985 to 1989 included Call Center Agent, Merchandising Specialist, and Operations Analyst. These roles provided her with a comprehensive understanding of OEM operations and reporting, forming the foundation for her later responsibilities at Ally Financial.
Educational Background
Kathy Ruble holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and Management from Central Michigan University, obtained between 1993 and 1996. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Journalism from Michigan State University, where she studied from 1980 to 1984. Her educational background has been fundamental in shaping her career in marketing and communications within the automotive and financial sectors.