Well, hello there. Nice to meet you – my name is Heather Combs. Most simply put I’m an extroverted introvert who is perpetually curious and passionate about building relevant brands and telling powerful stories that have positive impact. An expert marketer by day and accomplished musician by night, I am a firm believer in the significance of fostering strong relationships, listening with intent and having a wicked good sense of humor. In my world adaptability is essential, and authenticity is non-negotiable. Throughout my more than 20 years as a Marketing and Communications leader, I’ve cultivated an arsenal of tools that aid me in being able to thrive on the fringe, inspire collaboration and always search for solutions – even when the challenge at hand feels like it might be a dead end. As colleagues describe me, I am not this 'OR' that – I am the 'AND'. I speak creative and engineering. I am a strategic leader and I know how to get things done. I am excited by analytical rigor and inspired by human truths. To me, ‘AND’ is never a compromise, it is a mindset that embraces curiosity and creativity in all its forms.Across the range of brands I’ve had the honor of working for, I have learned the power of great branding is unstoppable and have a proven track record of driving results, managing through influence, fostering teams, and forging executive relationships, all while creating value for the business, employees, shareholders, and the communities we operate in.But beyond my accomplishments, I’ve learned some important things about myself:-- I'm a glass half full kind of person. Plus, I genuinely like people.-- I get stuff done. I like rolling up my sleeves more than I like talking about rolling up my sleeves.-- I believe the more you understand your own humanity, the more you can appreciate the humanity of others.-- I'm good at the big picture stuff but don't just want to talk strategy (see #2).-- I believe that technology exists to transcend our human limits, not to limit our human connections.-- I'm known as someone who thrives under pressure and has a hunger for the journey as well as the results.-- I'm a super fan of baseball, free-thinking, great storytelling, laughing as much as possible and fanning the flame of creativity within us all.Expertise includes: Brand and Marketing Strategy, Brand Positioning and Architecture, Consumer Research and Insights, Brand Storytelling, Brand Marketing, Brand Partnerships, Creative and Collaborative Problem Solving, Product Positioning, Partner Marketing, Strategic Planning, Agency Management