Executive Director, Auto Marketing & Dealer Communications
Ally Financial

Kathy Ruble is the Executive Director Marketing, Dealer Financial Services and Communications at Ally.  In this role she is responsible for all aspects of marketing and Dealer communications in the US and Canada.  Primary responsibilities include dealer CRM, regional marketing, strategic sales initiatives, national sponsorships and events.  Her team creates and distributes dealer/program communications to 20,000 plus Dealers.

Kathy has been with GM/GMAC/Ally for 40 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 in the field across the country 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 American Financial Services Association (AFSA) Vehicle Finance and Education Foundation Board of Directors, Planning Committee and Women’s Leadership Council.  She has been a mentor at Ally and Wayne State University, and currently mentors high potential women in the industry as part of AFSA’s Women’s Leadership Council.