She was named to the Top 100 Most Influential Women in the Automotive Industry by Automotive News twice in her career. Bertsch earned a B.A. in Finance from Wayne State University and an M.B.A. from Eastern Michigan University. About Axalta Coating Systems Axalta is a global leader in the coatings industry, providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable coatings solutions. From light vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, building facades and other industrial applications, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enhance durability.