Design leader.
Midwesterner
at heart.
My career started at The Onion, a place that set an impossibly high bar for what a creative, high-energy workspace could look like. It ignited a passion for product design and a belief that great work comes from great environments.
I specialize in navigating the in-between: the messy space where strategy meets execution, and ambiguity meets the need for a clear path forward. I've been told I bring "Midwest pragmatism" to problem-solving. Grounded, direct, and focused on what actually moves things forward.
Today I lead design at FIS, managing teams building banking tools for local and regional banks. Before that, I led Seller experience design at Etsy and restaurant-partner tooling at Grubhub.
Radically Human-Centered
Empathy isn't a buzzword here. It's the foundation. I build the infrastructure where people and products can thrive in high-stakes environments.
Full-Spectrum Leadership
I navigate the space between high-level strategy and tactical execution, staying grounded in the details so vision always translates into results.
Make Craft Tangible
Quality craft isn't a personal standard, it's a shared reality. I build ego-free, collaborative spaces where teams do their best work.
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Sr. Product Design Manager
FIS
Leading admin tooling vision and banker/teller modernization for local and regional banking clients.
2023–2024
Product Design Director
Etsy
Co-led the Seller Group across 8 squads. Defined long-term seller vision and launched a quality program across multiple initiatives.
2021–2023
Sr. Product Design Manager
Etsy
Managed 7 designers on the Seller web app. Launched the redesigned Etsy Seller App in 2022.
2016–2021
Product Design Manager
Grubhub
Led a team of 5 on the restaurant partner platform. Reduced onboarding time 86% and built design growth frameworks.
2014–2016
Sr. Product Designer
Grubhub
Designed self-serve restaurant tools and built a B2B component library across 4 internal platforms.
2008–2014
Web Design Manager
The Onion
Led responsive redesigns, launched a Webby Award-winning iPad app, and managed digital partner relationships.