108 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ENTREPRENEURS Always a proponent of continuous education, she has never rested on her laurels, and she continues to promote the pursuit of knowledge to her employees every day. Notably, Ms. Burkle is recognized as the youngest owner of a retractable cord company in the United States. In light of her success, she received a Certificate of Recognition after seven years in business by the State of Connecticut alongside several other recognition awards. A member of Wire Association International, the Wire and Cable Manufacturers Alliance, and the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, Ms. Burkle also earned a National Leadership Award from the National Republican Congressional Committee and the 2003 Outstanding Service to the Community Award from Gateway Community College. Looking toward the future, Ms. Burkle would like to see Autac, Inc., double in size in terms of employees and triple their revenue. Since 1999, Marie-Louise Burkle has excelled as the chief executive officer of Autac, Inc., in North Branford, Connecticut. From a formative age, she knew she was destined to become involved in business management. Her father founded Autac, Inc., in 1947, andwhenMs. Burkle was a young girl, she would often accompany him to work. Upon her father’s passing in the mid-1970s, she was determined to continue her father’s legacy. Working for the company for a number of years, Ms. Burkle was afforded the opportunity to take control of Autac, Inc., and has served in an executive-level capacity for more than 20 years. To prepare for her career, Ms. Burkle first attended a vocational-technical high school, where she completed a DECA program and studied petroleum marketing. Later on, she attended Johnson and Wales University and completed an AS in entrepreneurship in 1995. While running Autac, Inc., Ms. Burkle completed a Women’s Leadership program through the Yale University School of Management, as well as obtained certifications for her employees. MARIE-LOUISE BURKLE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Autac, Inc. North Branford, CT
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