Laura Udell

Laura Udell is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in category management and brand territory management. Currently serving as Lead Category Manager at GAF since August 2022, Laura oversees an annual spend of $350 million across nine asphalt suppliers for shingle manufacturing plants. Prior to this role, Laura worked at Marathon Petroleum Corporation from July 2011 to August 2022, where key positions included Brand Territory Manager for both the greater Chicagoland area and Southeast Michigan, managing portfolios worth approximately $310 million and $450 million respectively. Additionally, Laura played a pivotal role as Asphalt Territory Manager, successfully negotiating supply agreements and increasing asphalt sales significantly. Laura's career began with a Brand Marketing Internship at Marathon Petroleum Company in 2010. Laura holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Spanish from Indiana University Bloomington.