Meet Michele: In just seven short years, MicheleGalloway has built a career at UPS from part-time assistant tofull-time fleet manager – all while balancing family and a lifetimelove of automobiles.
A member of the Delaware – Lenni Lenape Indian Tribe,Michele says Native American Heritage Month is a time toreflect on legacy and the power of determination.
“My great-grandmother crossed the Trail of Tears in 1850. Myfamily’s perseverance is something instilled in me to this day,”Michelle said. “This month is a time to share what my ancestors andfamily faced over the years, and how they were able toovercome those challenges and live in the world today.”
Shifting into gear: Michele grew up tinkering with carsalongside her grandfather, whose own determination led to thecreation of a patented carburetor component. Her grandfatherinstilled in her a passion that would drive her to Illinois StateUniversity and a business degree, through to the opening of her ownauto repair shop.
Today, Michele is lending her skills and experience toUPS, managing 54 employees and over 1,200 vehicles,while creating a new legacy of hard work and dedicationfor her family.
