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Today’s spotlight: Julie Giese
Title: President, ISM Raceway
Giese was named the president of ISM Raceway in 2018 and is the only current female president of a NASCAR track. Giese worked tirelessly alongside the ISM Raceway team on the design and project management of the $178 million ISM Raceway renovation and upgrade.
Source of pride: “The opportunity to lead the amazing team at ISM Raceway is truly an honor, and being the only current female president of a race track makes me extremely proud.”
The personality trait that helped you succeed: “Hard work. I’m not afraid to put in the long hours & extra time to do it the right way to ultimately achieve my goals.”
The personality trait that got you into trouble: “Patience is not one of my best events. I continue to remind myself that sometimes you need to let something play out versus trying to immediately influence the outcome.”
Best childhood memory: “Growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, I loved showing our animals at the county fair. My nephew is now showing his animals at the fair, giving me an excuse to visit each summer.”
