It's no secret that the employment ranks of the tire industry is dominated by men, from the factory floor to the executive suite. But there is a place for women all along the way, according to a handful of women who find themselves deep into their careers in the business.

The ACS Rubber Division is bringing together women from around the industry to continue the discussions that began at last year's International Elastomer Conference.

Heather Adelman is the director of strategic accounts in consumer sales for Yokohama Tire in Santa Ana, Calif.

Irene Yurovska works at YIGlobal and Himadri Specialty Chemicals in Texas.

Flor Howell is the vice president of human resources for West American Rubber Co. in Orange, Calif.

Nancy Triplett is the director of product supply for TireHub in Dunwoody, Ga.

Veronique Loysch is an account and sales manager for Cabot Corp. in Belgium.

Christy Jaccuzzo works in sales at Spartan Acquisition Corp. in Houma, La.

Sorelia Rodriguez is a finance manager for Cabot Corp. in Altamira, Mexico.