Rachel Steele never intended to follow in her dad’s footsteps and build a career representing the
Delco Remy brand.
What began as a summer job to earn money for gas and pizza soon turned into a college internship, then contract work after graduation. Today, she holds a long-term role as a Customer Master Data Specialist in the customer service department.
Her 11 years with Delco Remy have also given Rachel unique insight into her dad, Rob Steele, and his role as an Alternator Senior Staff Engineer.
“My dad is very intelligent,” she says. “He works hard—always has—and has a lot of knowledge about the products. What he does matters a lot.”
Rob also enjoys working alongside a family member, even if he sometimes jokes about their relationship.
“He likes to tell our colleagues at the plant in Mexico that he’s my older brother instead of my dad,” Rachel laughs. “And they believe him!”
Rob quips: “It’s a bad dad joke and it works, or people are just being kind.”
Setting jokes aside, Rob is extremely proud of his daughter’s drive and work ethic, which comes from his fatherly counsel.
Rachel recalls her dad’s advice: Work hard, and people will notice your efforts—a philosophy she saw in him and aims to mirror each day.
Beyond their family bond, the father-daughter duo shares a deep pride in the Delco Remy brand.
Rob reflects, “When I started, and the brand was with General Motors, there were about 17,000 people at the manufacturing plants in Anderson, Indiana. Now, only a handful of us remain here in Indiana. Still, the brand is extremely strong in a competitive marketplace. I’m proud to represent it for more than 40 years—its reputation, quality and leading technologies.”
Rachel agrees, noting, “Delco Remy remains a recognizable and well-respected brand. Plus, it’s not just about the longevity of the brand, but also about employees. People are proud to support it and are often here a long time—a testament to the enduring spirit that defines Delco Remy.”