When Corina Diehl's husband unexpectedly died in April 2007, the stay-at-home mom was devastated. But she was determined to keep the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Toyota dealerships that Matthew Diehl owned in the family.
A few days after his death, she took over as president of Diehl Automotive Group. There were times when, Diehl says, she would close the office door and cry from the pressure. But with the help of the group's longtime employees, Diehl learned the ropes. She now sees her husband's death as the crucible that helped the group survive the Great Recession.
