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Women breaking barriers in male dominated jobs at local firms
Diaz 41 of Garden City works as a Lewis Motors saleswoman after starting as a secretary and translator in 1984. Perkins 26 explores a nontraditional path at Buffalo Jones Elementary and Lewis Automotives supports women in sales. Diaz notes pride in representing women in a male domain while colleagues say she blends with the sales team. The piece highlights women stepping into roles historically held by men and the challenges they face convincing male customers of their expertise.
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Loria Diaz
Lewis Motors
Jolene Perkins
Javier Alfaya Reguera
Buffalo Jones
Diaz
Garden City
Old USA
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Lewis
Andrew Gomez
Lewis Automotives
Gomez
Perkins