Stephen Gillissie

Stephen Gillissie possesses extensive experience in marketing and operations, currently serving as Marketing Director at VR Industries since June 2015. Prior to this role, Stephen gained valuable experience as a Loadmaster with the Rhode Island Air National Guard from May 2008 to May 2017, where responsibilities included supervising the loading and balancing of C-130 aircraft for flight. Stephen also completed several internships in marketing research at WaterFire Providence and URE Outfitters, as well as a general marketing internship at SIXCIA Business. Earlier experience includes a position as a Sales Associate at The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. Stephen earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Marketing from the University of Rhode Island, where studies were focused on research, and attended Rhode Island College for an additional year.