Ford Motor Co. Fund president to retire at year's end

Vella — Jim Vella took the reins of the fund in 2006 after a number of communications and public relations roles.

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October 16, 2019 08:00 PM

DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. Fund's longtime president, Jim Vella, will retire at year's end, capping a career of more than 31 years with the automaker.

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