Karla Hein

Karla Hein is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience, currently serving as the Marketing Director at AAR since June 2016. In this role, Karla establishes product marketing campaigns, leads the Monthly Marketing & Communications Group, and manages the corporate website and advertising efforts. Prior positions at AAR include Procurement Supervisor and Digital & Product Marketing Manager, where Karla focused on enhancing brand presence and managing digital content strategies. Karla's background also includes teaching speech communication at Concordia University Chicago and various roles in marketing communications and digital content management at organizations such as Pleasant Dale Park District and DePaul University. Educated with a M.A. in Public Relations and Advertising from DePaul University and a B.A. from Valparaiso University, Karla actively contributes to women's professional development through membership in women's business resource groups.