Schumacher Chevrolet President Honored Among Automotive News' 100 Leading Women

Judith Schumacher-Tilton, President of Schumacher Chevrolet Auto Group, has been honored as one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. The prestigious recognition celebrates female executives who wield significant influence in the automotive sector. Automotive News has published this distinguished list every five years since 2000, showcasing female leaders across various automotive disciplines including engineering, mobility, manufacturing, marketing, finance, dealership management, and design. Schumacher-Tilton's inclusion underscores her substantial contributions to the automotive industry.

As president of New Jersey's largest volume Chevrolet dealer group, Schumacher-Tilton has accumulated numerous professional accolades. Her career highlights include serving as chairman of the Chevrolet LMA Board, past chairman of the General Motors Women's Dealer Advisory Council, and former chairwoman of the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers. Her professional achievements are complemented by extensive community involvement. Schumacher-Tilton serves on multiple boards, including the Montclair State University Foundation Board and the Boys and Girls Club of Clifton. She is also vice-chairman of WASCO and actively supports the family's non-profit organization, Give the Kids Hope Foundation, which provides recreational and educational opportunities for underprivileged children.

Notably, Schumacher-Tilton has broken ground in her field, becoming New Jersey's first female nominee for TIME Dealer of the Year in 2012. She subsequently won the Northeast Regional TIME Dealer of the Year title and was among the four national finalists, an achievement published in TIME Magazine. Her leadership and community service have been recognized through multiple awards, including being named one of the Top Female Entrepreneurs by NJ Monthly, receiving the Women of Influence award from the New York Business Journal, and earning the Distinguished Women Award from Northwood University. The Automotive News recognition highlights the increasing diversity and leadership of women in the automotive industry, with Schumacher-Tilton exemplifying professional excellence and community commitment.