Misty Jackson is an experienced professional in merchandise and design, currently serving as Vice President at Build-A-Bear Workshop since January 2011, where previous roles included Director of Merchandising and Design, Director of Product Design & Development, Senior Manager of Design & Development, and Product Development Manager. Misty holds active memberships in WiT - Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment, and the Women in Retail Leadership Circle, both contributing to industry initiatives. Prior experience includes positions at Soft Surroundings as a Fabric, Trim & Testing Specialist, Macy's as a Technical Designer, and May Merchandising Company also as a Technical Designer. Misty earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile & Apparel Management with a concentration in Product Development & Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2000.