Recession hit, and she found another 'family'

“When I came here and interviewed with Ryan [LaFontaine] and had that opportunity, it was kind of like that a-ha moment where I'm like, ‘I can have a career in this.’”Nicole Welch, corporate business development center manager, LaFontaine Automotive Group (HANNAH LUTZ)

October 13, 2019 11:55 PM

HIGHLAND, Mich. — At just 5 years old, Nicole Welch was mesmerized by cars and number crunching.

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