Elliott Hall’s father worked the foundry line at Ford’s Highland Park Plant. Every day for 42 years, he put on his overalls, grabbed his lunch bucket, and reported for duty. Years later, his son became Ford’s first Black vice president.

In between: Wayne State Law, night school, Detroit Mayor’s office, prosecutor, and Dykema’s first Black male partner.

From the foundry to the boardroom. From the lunch bucket to the world stage. Here’s Elliott’s story.