Jennifer Cissell

Jennifer Cissell is an accomplished marketing specialist currently working at Independent Stave Company since March 2023. Prior to this role, Jennifer served as Vice President of Operations & Administration for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival from June 2021 to April 2023. Jennifer's experience at Beam Suntory spanned from 2012 to June 2021, where responsibilities included visitor relations and programming management, as well as trade and hospitality management. In these capacities, Jennifer was instrumental in enhancing visitor experiences at the Jim Beam American Stillhouse and managing corporate hospitality objectives. Prior professional experience includes a position as Assistant to the Director of Arena Operations at Clutch City Sports & Entertainment/Toyota Center from 2006 to 2011, with a focus on budget management and environmental impact reporting. Jennifer holds an MBA from Bellarmine University and a degree in Communications with a focus on Broadcast Journalism from Western Kentucky University.