Shay Thurgood

Shay Thurgood is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in program management and sales across various industries, particularly in the digital advertising sector. Currently serving as a Program Manager for Direct Client Partners at MarketStar, Shay is responsible for driving strategic business development and operational excellence within the SMB digital ad space at Reddit. Previous roles include Senior Sales Manager for SMB Direct Program Solutions at MarketStar, where Shay demonstrated a results-driven approach in building high-performing teams, and Canadian Program Manager for Pinterest SMB, consistently surpassing performance goals. Shay's early career experiences include roles in sales and customer management at E Health Insurance, AAA Insurance, Keller Investments, and the City of Layton, complemented by an educational background in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Weber State University.