Jill Hayhurst

Jill Hayhurst has a significant work history with Hallmark Cards. Jill started in 2001 as a Lean Project Manager and progressed through various roles including Project Manager, Process Planning & Imposition Project Manager, and Program Manager - IT PMO. During this time, they implemented Agile/Lean principles, developed process for portfolio management and project management, and consolidated resource planning tools for annual savings. In 2018, they joined Hallmark Business Connections as Vice President of HBC Operations, before returning to Hallmark Cards in 2022 as a Program Director - Reporting & Analytics. In their most recent role, they are responsible for reporting and analysis strategy for the distribution network, implementing a new warehouse operations system, and collaborating with business partners to define reporting requirements.

Jill Hayhurst earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Baker University from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree at Washburn University from 1999 to 2001. Jill also attended Kansas State University from 1994 to 1997, although no specific degree or field of study is listed.