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Cummins' first female product engineer retiring after nearly 40 years in a pioneering role

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Updated Jan 27, 2023

Covid, emissions regulations, new engine technologies, diversity in the workplace and the list goes on.

Amy Boerger, Cummins vice president and general manager of on-highway for North America, has seen a lot of changes through her nearly 40 years at the Indiana-based company.

As she prepares for retirement at the end of March, Boerger talked with Commercial Carrier Journal this week about some of the more memorable moments in her eventful career, which includes the distinction of becoming Cummins' first female engineer in product engineering and the first woman in her current role as an executive vice president at the 104-year-old company.

Boerger, an EV owner, also talked of industry challenges amid a historic transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles. Boerger’s replacement, Jose Samperio, who will assume the role of executive director and general manager of on-highway for North America, also joined the conversation.

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