Josie Heskje, Vice President of Marketing
With over 10 years of experience working with entrepreneurial companies, Ms. Heskje currently serves as the Vice President of Marketing for the Entrepreneurial Development Center.
Most recently, Ms. Heskje served as Marketing & Communications Manager at Decisionmark, a leading media technology company for the broadcast industry. As the sole marketing executive for this entrepreneurial firm, which nationally serves both businesses and consumers, she helped launch a number of software and technology products and services from desktop software to Internet-based solutions.
Ms. Heskje has worked hand-in-hand with business development maintaining relationships with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups alike. Her experience spans all aspects of marketing including product and brand marketing, direct marketing, events and public relations.
She has been involved in several community organizations, including serving on the Catherine McAuley Center's PR Committee, the American Heart Association's Gala Fundraiser, the American Cancer Society's Walk for a Cure, and she is also currently a member of the American Advertising Federation: Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, after having served on its Board of Directors for 3 years. Ms. Heskje received her B.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Iowa with an emphasis in Communications.
