Brent Barkley

Brent Barkley has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Starting in 2001 at John Deere as a Product Development Engineer, they managed design and verification activities for tractor systems and led cost reduction projects, resulting in significant savings. In 2007, they moved to Brunswick Corporation as a Business Development Manager for Sea Ray Boats, where they identified growth opportunities and developed restructuring plans. Brent later became a Brand/Program Manager and Director of Marketing and Product Portfolio for Hatteras & CABO Yachts, leading strategic consolidation, brand redefinition, and product redevelopment programs for increased profitability. In 2013, Brent joined Rain Bird Corporation as a Product Manager and later took on roles as a Regional Sales Manager and International Marketing Manager, achieving sales growth and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Most recently, in 2021, Brent joined Unified Brands as the Senior Director of Strategic Brand Management before moving to their current role as the Senior Director of Strategic Category Management at Electrolux Professional.

Brent Barkley completed their BS in Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 1996 to 2001. Brent then pursued an MBA in Business Administration and Management at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business from 2005 to 2007.