Jill Whitley

Finance Manager at Blend Interactive

Jill Whitley is a certified public accountant who has worked in the finance industry for over 10 years. Jill currently serves as the finance manager at Blend Interactive, a Sioux Falls-based web design and development agency.

Prior to joining Blend, Jill owned and operated their own Edible Arrangements franchise in Sioux Falls for four years. During their time as a franchise owner, Jill was responsible for all aspects of the business, from hiring and training employees to managing inventory and vendor relationships. Jill successfully sold the business in 2011 and assisted in the smooth transition to new ownership.

Jill began their career in finance as an accountant at the University of Sioux Falls, where they worked for two years before moving into the private sector. Jill has since gained invaluable experience in both small and large businesses, giving their a well-rounded perspective on financial management.

Jill Whitley has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of South Dakota, and has done coursework in Doctorate of Business Administrations at Anderson University. Jill has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Sioux Falls. Jill Whitley is also certified from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and from the AICPA as a Certified Public Accountant.