Kersten Kelly-Brunner

Kersten Kelly-Brunner has over 15 years of work experience in various roles and industries. Kersten is currently working at Menasha Packaging as the Vice President of Sales and Sales Operations, where they took on the role in November 2023. Prior to this, they were the National Sales Director at Menasha Packaging from April 2021 to November 2023.

Kersten has also held positions at Ivy Tech Community College as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor since August 2016. From May 2020 to April 2021, they worked at DHL Supply Chain as the Director of Business Development, Packaging Services. Before that, they were the Director of Business Development, Contract Manufacturing at Power Packaging, a DHL Company from January 2017 to May 2020.

Kersten has also worked at TreeHouse Foods as the Director of Sales, Contract Manufacturing from February 2016 to December 2016, and at ConAgra Foods as the Director of Sales from September 2015 to February 2016, and as the Manager of Sales from August 2013 to September 2015.

Earlier in their career, Kersten worked as a Regional Sales Manager at Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company from June 2011 to August 2013. Kersten started their career at Altria Sales & Distribution as a Territory Sales Manager from May 2008 to June 2011, and as a Sales Manager Intern/University Ambassador from June 2007 to May 2008. Kersten also had a brief internship at Walgreens Corporation as a Business Management Intern in the summer of 2006.

Throughout their career, Kersten has demonstrated expertise in sales, business development, and management. Kersten has successfully managed major accounts, developed new customers, and implemented strategies to drive growth.

Kersten Kelly-Brunner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Communication & Culture from Indiana University, which they obtained from 2004 to 2008. Kersten further pursued their education at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, where they completed their MBA in General Management from 2009 to 2011. In addition to their formal education, Kersten has obtained several certifications, including an Inclusive Mindset certification from LinkedIn (expected in 2023) and various sales and communication-related certifications from LinkedIn and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) between 2020 and 2021.