I was Executive Director of Centric from 2016-2019 where I led the organization's efforts to connect, educate and celebrate Indiana's problem solvers. Centric is a 501c3 nonprofit that exists to increase the recognition of our state as a global center of innovation. They achieve this by equipping individuals and organizations with the critical thinking skills needed to drive innovation forward. As Executive Director, I had a front row seat to the common challenges and popular solutions shared by leaders and organizations across many different industries and sectors. 

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Prior to joining Centric, I spent more than a decade as the US Marketing Director for Keter Plastic, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of resin-based household and garden consumer products. As the eyes and ears on the US market, it was my responsibility to track a wide variety of product categories and consumer segments. I provided sales and product direction, in-depth competitive landscapes, competitor and market feasibility analysis, consumer insights and research, online marketing, tradeshow management and brand building. At Keter, I worked directly with some of the largest retailers in the world including Walmart, Home Depot, Costco Wholesale, Amazon.com and many others.

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A graduate of Butler University, I am extremely active in Indiana’s innovation and entrepreneurship communities and am a member of the Hive Global Leaders network.