April Riegler

April Riegler is an experienced marketing and public relations professional with a diverse background spanning multiple industries. Currently serving as the Director of Shopper & Channel Marketing at Jockey International, Inc. since March 2024, April has also founded and led Hope Shines, Inc., an international not-for-profit organization, since July 2007, holding various leadership roles including Executive Director and Strategic Adviser. Previous roles include Vice President and Senior Director of Shopper Marketing and Public Relations at FoodStory Brands, and Public Relations Consultant through an independent consulting practice. April has extensive experience in public relations, having managed clients at Sunshine Sachs and NYHRC, as well as having been a Buyer at Macy's and Hecht's. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in History of Decorative Arts and Design from Parsons School of Design and a Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Merchandising Management from Virginia Tech.