Andrea Hester

Andrea Hester is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations, sales, and marketing. Currently serving as the Director of Operations at Clearfire, Inc. since May 2019, previously held the position of Director of Sales and Marketing at Design Ideas from November 2011 to May 2019, along with roles as Marketing Manager and Marketing Coordinator at the same company. Andrea's career began as a Graphic Designer at Illinois State University and progressed through various positions, including Graphic Design Project Manager at Memorial Health System. Educational qualifications include an MBA from the University of Illinois Springfield and a BS in Graphic Design with a Spanish minor from Illinois State University, complemented by studies at Lorenzo de Medici in 2003.