CEO/Founder - WinkIt™ LLC
With a passion for innovation, a drive for success, and a career that encompasses the growth of the technology industry, Juli has spent the last twenty-three years successfully growing revenue, building relationships, expanding market reach, improving profitability, and leading teams in the technology industry. Juli is a strategic thinker who is able to identify key success indicators and creatively generate new revenue opportunities. She has a strong history of success in cultivating business growth and motivating teams with worldwide responsibility. She is exceptional in identifying and understanding business issues and developing strategies and solutions with a global perspective.
Throughout her career, Juli has lead and collaborated on teams working towards a mutual understanding of executing on a plan, with goals and desired outcomes that benefit the team as a whole – company, brand, employees, & stakeholders. Juli has an impeccable reputation of maintaining consistent profitability and is highly respected and acknowledged for operating with honesty & integrity – her experience includes the following markets; Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail, eCommerce, IT, Healthcare, Medical Device, Professional Services, Financial, Government and includes successful client relationships with companies such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Nebraska Methodist Health System, The Apparel Group, Easton Bell Sports, Jones NY, Victorinox Swiss Army to name a few. Juli has held key leadership roles and Director level positions and continues to show outstanding achievement and leadership in her ability to develop partnerships, implementing strategic initiatives, in addition to pursuing and seeking early adopters in industries embracing new and emerging technologies. For the past six years Juli has applied her knowledge and skills in a leadership role as a board member for a social service agency helping to combat homelessness in the Minneapolis and surrounding area.
Juli has been elected to the positions of Secretary, Vice Chairman, and Chairman of the Board where she lead a team of 12 board members, 8 staff, and over 4000 volunteers. Juli was also recently elected to the Board of Directors for a non-profit housing developer, also working to combat homelessness in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Juli is a 27 year member of the Bloomington Medalist Concert Band where the mission of this community organization is to inspire young musicians and enhance their appreciation for the fine arts beyond high school. Juli is married with 3 children and resides in Stillwater, MN. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Luther College in Decorah, IA.