Cara M. Finger

Cara M. Finger is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in retail marketing and communication strategies. Currently serving as Marketing Manager for AWG Brands since November 2013, Cara focuses on integrating in-store and digital marketing to enhance retailer strategies through various channels, including social media, email marketing, and public relations. In addition to marketing roles, Cara chairs the AWG Cares Foundation, leading a 12-member advisory committee, and previously served as a Promotional Analyst at VMC, where responsibilities included supporting a vast network of retail locations. Cara also contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor and PRSSA Professional Advisor at the University of Central Missouri from January 2019 to August 2023. Earlier roles include Corporate Social Media Coordinator at Ameristar Casinos and Communications Professional for Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. Cara holds a Master's Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Marketing from the University of Central Missouri.