In this episode, we sit down with Jim, an industry veteran who went from working on a small family farm in Ohio to leading international operations in the automotive industry. Jim shares his experiences growing up on a tobacco farm, his early ambitions of becoming a truck driver, and how he transitioned into the world of engineering and manufacturing. We dive into the fast-changing landscape of the automotive sector, the challenges of managing young engineers, and the complexities of global operations in the U.S., China, and India. Tune in for an insightful conversation about hard work, resilience, and the evolving world of automotive innovation.