Dustin Lehner

Dustin Lehner has over 20 years of experience in the marketing and sales industry. Dustin began their career in 1996 as Sales Finance and PFI Logistics Manager for Chiquita, where they directed production and ripening facility site audits to comply with company protocols. In 1999, they moved to Catalina USA as a Promotions Analyst, managing client sales data to design promotional programs for multiple CPG clients nationwide. In 2001, they became Direct Marketing Manager for Hillshire Brands, where they were responsible for the creative management and execution of all in-store merchandising. In 2003, they joined Mktg, Inc. as VP of Group Accounts, communicating with Marketing and Sales departments to isolate key initiatives, allocate budgets, and complete 360° integrated programs. In 2010, they joined Catapult Marketing as VP Shopper Marketing, systematizing internal and client-facing processes to improve efficiencies and promote best practices. In 2013, they became Shopper Marketing Team Lead for Mars Petcare, managing a $30MM Shopper Marketing budget across 15 customers. In 2015, they joined The Buntin Group as SVP, Group Account Director - Contractor, effectively managing a brand management team responsible for delivering on a strategic needs from annual planning through execution. In 2009, they founded By Jove Marketing, specializing in the development of marketing strategies focused on growth for small to medium-size businesses and brands. In 2020, they became VP of Customer Strategy for organicgirl.

Dustin Lehner received their MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix in 2005. Dustin received their BSBA in Marketing from Xavier University in 1996. Dustin also attended Marion Pleasant.