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With her knowledge of the automotive industry, Maria Burkel transforms her passion into a driving force by working on many account teams at John Bailey & Associates. She assists with clients such as T-Systems, International Automotive Components North America, DuPont, Saleen/ASC, Harley Ellis Devereaux and The North American International Auto Show.
Maria is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in public relations and a minor in general business. She graduated with departmental honors in English Language and Literature. While at EMU, Maria was the president of The Eleanor Wright Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America.
Prior to joining JB&A, Maria worked as an intern for nearly a year at JB&A assisting on such accounts as The North American International Auto Show, OSRAM Sylvania and Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn. Maria also interned at the Automotive Technology Group in Saline, Mich. and at The Millerschin Group in Auburn Hills, Mich.
Maria’s love of the automotive industry started with the many times she assisted her dad on the driveway with oil changes and car tunings. In her spare time, Maria races in solo events for the Detroit Region of The Sports Car Club of America. When Maria is not obsessing about the new Chevrolet Camaro or watching Transformers, she likes spending time with friends and family.
Maria resides in Rochester with her cat, Belle.
Organizational Involvement
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) | 