Aaron M. Hurd

Aaron M. Hurd is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership and consulting across various industries. Currently serving as the CEO and Content Creator of Gentoo Studios since July 2020, Hurd also holds the position of Director at Blue Plus for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, where strategic leadership is provided for a $2.5 billion health insurance provider. Previous roles include Consulting Senior Manager at Stratasys, where Hurd led a global consultancy for 3D printing solutions, and Founder and CEO of Flamingo LLC, a startup focused on customer experience in the college retail sector. Earlier career contributions occurred at Accenture, where Hurd advanced through multiple consulting roles, including Consulting Manager and MBA Consulting Intern, and at John Deere in various engineering and supply chain positions. Hurd holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BS in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University.