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Rod Judd

Director of Membership + Industry Engagement at PeopleForBikes

Rod Judd has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Rod'smost recent role was as the Director of Membership + Industry Engagement at PeopleForBikes, where they were responsible for overseeing the trade association for the U.S. bicycle industry. Prior to that, they served as the Sales Director + General Manager at RockyMounts, Inc., where they managed key accounts, international distributors, and online retailers.

Rod's career also includes a position as the Associate Director of Business Development at the International Mountain Bicycling Association, where they focused on corporate sponsorship, fundraising campaigns, and marketing. Rod also worked as an Account Manager at Catalyst Communications, LLC., where they developed and sold advertising campaigns for sporting goods manufacturers and retailers.

Earlier in their career, Rod held roles such as Consumer + Wholesale Sales + Marketing Manager at Inside Communications, LLC., where they managed marketing and communications for various sports publications, and Consumer Marketing Manager at Primedia Magazines Inc.

Throughout their work experience, Rod has demonstrated skills in sales, marketing, operations, team leadership, customer relationship management, and account management.

Rod Judd has a diverse education history. Rod obtained a degree in Journalism from Macleay College. Rod also pursued a degree in Business with a focus on Marketing at Western Sydney University. Rod further expanded their knowledge in Environmental Management through studies at New South Wales Technical and Further Education (TAFE). Additionally, they received their High School Certificate from Sydney Church of England Grammar School. Rod Judd also holds various certifications, including "How Managers Become Great Leaders" from Pryor Learning | Fred Pryor Seminars | CareerTrack, "Account Management: Maintaining Relationships" from LinkedIn, "Data for Good: Using Data Science in Nonprofits and NGOs" from LinkedIn, and "Project Management Foundations (2019)" from LinkedIn, among others. Furthermore, Rod has a certification as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor from the YMCA of the USA.

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