Jacqueline Bell

Jacqueline Bell serves as distribution manager for a company that manufactures electric connectors and fiber optics for the military, representing San Marcos, California. She has held this position for 17 years after transitioning from a 25-year career in the hospitality industry, where she worked as an associate director of sales. Self-taught in her current field, Jacqueline began in customer service and advanced to her role, which she deeply enjoys. She is a member of ASU SA, a military-related women empowerment organization. Jacqueline attributes her professional success to her outgoing personality as a people person and her guiding principle of treating others the way she wants to be treated. She places high value on family and maintains dignity in everything she does, both personally and professionally. Among the challenges she notes in her industry are suppliers reluctance to lower prices and extended lead times for components, influenced by economic conditions, gas prices, and global events. Jacqueline advises young women entering the field to pursue what feels best for them personally and professionally, rather than following the expectations of parents or friends.