Jacob Summerlin
About Jacob Summerlin
Jacob Summerlin is an Account Director for Federal Civilian at Adobe, with a background in strategic account management and sales across various industries. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Maryland and has experience working at companies such as Wrike and Allstate Insurance Agency.
Current Role at Adobe
Jacob Summerlin serves as the Account Director for Federal Civilian Digital Experience (DX) at Adobe. He has held this position since 2022, working remotely in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. In this role, he focuses on managing client relationships and driving digital transformation initiatives within federal civilian agencies.
Previous Experience at Wrike
Before joining Adobe, Jacob worked at Wrike as a Strategic Account Executive from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Wrike coincided with the company's acquisition by Citrix. During this time, he was responsible for developing strategic relationships and driving sales within the Washington DC-Baltimore Area.
Background in Insurance and Sales
Jacob's career began in the insurance industry, where he worked as a Licensed Sales Producer at Allstate Insurance Agency from 2012 to 2014 in Gaithersburg, MD. He later transitioned to the technology sector, serving as a Strategic CRM Sales Executive at Ellie Mae from 2017 to 2021, following the acquisition of Velocify by Ellie Mae.
Education and Academic Achievements
Jacob studied Economics at the University of Maryland from 2005 to 2009. He also attended Montgomery Blair High School, where he focused on Business and Managerial Economics. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in sales and account management.
Personal Interests and Skills
Jacob has developed a diverse set of interests and skills outside of his professional life. He has learned to speak Turkish and enjoys traveling to new places. He maintains an active lifestyle through various activities, including exercising, playing Sudoku, and basketball. Additionally, he holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.