Justin Hieggelke

Justin Hieggelke has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Justin is currently the VP of Growth at Flamingo: Resident Engagement Platform since February 2021.

Prior to their current role, Justin held various leadership positions. From 2019 to 2020, they were the Head of Growth at Rent Application, where they were responsible for customer acquisition, retention, and growth. During their tenure, they successfully drove company revenue growth and implemented strategic initiatives such as partnerships and customer success improvements.

Before that, Justin worked at Customer.io for several years. Justin started as the Vice President of Growth in 2017, where they played a crucial role in shaping the company's hiring, product direction, and overall strategy. In addition, they developed the go-to-market strategy to accelerate lead and customer acquisition. Justin later transitioned to the role of Vice President of Customer Success, overseeing sales, customer success, and technical support teams to ensure strong revenue growth and customer satisfaction. Finally, they served as a Senior Director of Operations, where they managed product management, team hiring, and onboarding processes.

Justin also had experience at Fog Creek Software, where they served as the Director of Marketing & Sales. During their tenure, they built and managed the marketing team, launched new platforms, and led successful product marketing launches.

Furthermore, Justin co-founded Second Porch Inc in 2009, a social-powered vacation rental site that was later acquired by HomeAway. Justin negotiated and managed partner relationships and implemented social media strategies to drive traffic.

Lastly, Justin began their career at IBM as a Web Application Developer. Justin worked with prestigious clients and focused on delivering custom web application solutions that met customer expectations.

Overall, Justin Hieggelke has a strong track record in growth strategy, customer success, and marketing, with experience across various industries and companies.

Justin Hieggelke completed their high school education at Joliet Township West from 1991 to 1994, earning their High School Degree. Following this, they pursued higher education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1994 to 1998. During this period, Justin obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering.