Jay Pauer

Jay Pauer has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several decades. Jay began their career as an Account Executive at J. Brown, representing P&G in co-marketing programs with major retailers. Jay then worked at The Nahser Agency as a Senior Account Executive, where they developed advertising strategies and assisted in creating corporate branding standards for CNA. At August Associates, Jay served as an Account Director, working with senior marketing teams to build yearly marketing plans for B2B clients in various industries. Jay then moved on to DDB Chicago as a VP Account Director, leading agency efforts to win the Chicago Tribune account and revitalizing their holiday charity campaign. Jay joined The Marketing Store as an Account Director, overseeing the development of promotions and brand positioning strategies. Jay continued to expand their career at DeVry University, first as a Senior Director of Marketing, where they developed brand strategies and marketing plans, and later as a Vice President of Marketing, leading the marketing team and achieving enrollment and operating income goals. Most recently, Jay worked at Libra Solutions as the Vice President of Marketing, overseeing performance marketing and brand development in the pre-settlement funding and medical lien finance industry.

Jay Pauer earned a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from St. Ambrose University, graduating in 1992.