| As an attorney, elected official and senior executive in corporate America, Pamela L. Carter has paved a unique path to achieve the American Dream. Pam first dreamed of being an international trader when she read a book about that subject when she was eight years old. Efforts by classmates, teachers and others to marginalize Pam because of her race and gender forced her to develop a sense of purpose and commitment to excellence that has been one of the hallmarks of her career. Pam was the first African-American woman in the United States to be elected as State Attorney General when she was elected to that position in Indiana in 1993. Pam was the first African-American woman to become a general counsel in the Fortune 500 when she was hired as the Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Cummins Inc. in 1997. [read full bio] |
Award Description
The award recognizes a woman who was formerly a general counsel and currently is the head of a major business unit or public agency. Her unyielding vision, core values and philosophy of using her achievements as inspiration are critical on her roadmap for success. Pamela L. Carter was General Counsel at Cummins, Inc. before becoming President of the Cummins Distribution Business.