TROY, Mich. – The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) has appointed Virginia “Ginger” Juncker as the association’s new executive director, programs and member services. In this role, Juncker will spearhead OESA’s initiative to assist member companies in retaining key, high-potential employees through a series of leadership events and member engagement opportunities. She also will serve as project lead on many OESA industry events, facilitate several OESA councils and coordinate the engagement of students into OESA activities.

Juncker joins OESA with a wealth of project management, organizational development and automotive experience, most recently with Devon Facilities Management and C4 Consulting LLC, as well as past roles with Visteon Corp., Ford Motor Co. and General Motors.

Juncker holds a master of science in interdisciplinary engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., a master of business administration from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, in Dearborn, Mich., and a bachelor of science in engineering from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. She also serves as treasurer for the Township of Novi.

“We are very excited to have Ginger join the OESA team,” said OESA President and CEO Julie Fream. “I am looking forward to working with Ginger as we engage the industry’s next generation of leaders and develop additional events and activities that promote the interests and support the needs of our members.”