Ann specializes in developing performance-driven strategies for company positioning, brand development, messaging, and an integrated plan for marketing communications. On numerous occasions, Ann has been the first marketing professional sought out to assess and recommend the overall business and marketing opportunity for a fast-growing company.

Ann has contributed significantly to the marketing effort of entrepreneurial ventures outside of the technology arena as well, for example: developing flood victim outreach programs for the State of Iowa, managing vertical marketing programs for Wells Fargo Mortgage, and communication strategies and processes for multiple environmental organizations... to name a few. Serving up a rare balance of analytical and creative reasoning, Ann delivers a seamless integration of strategic planning, budget development, creative execution and metrics-based performance analysis.

Notable corporate management roles include: Gateway Computers, Micron Technology, NEC, WebFilings, and SparkPlug Wireless. As one of the first marketing hires for Gateway Computers, Ann has deep experience strategizing and managing for fast growth in a quickly changing environment. During her Gateway tenure, Ann significantly contributed to the phenomenal growth and IPO of the company in the 1990s. Currently a Principal with NextGen Marketing, Ann brings diverse expertise to her clients.