Lauren Luethold Spinks, Pmp
About Lauren Luethold Spinks, Pmp
Lauren Luethold Spinks is a Vice President of Product Management with extensive experience in the airline and technology sectors. She has held leadership roles at companies such as Blend, Xome, and United Airlines, and has a strong background in organizational change management and product development.
Work at Blend
Lauren Luethold Spinks currently serves as the AVP of Product Management at Blend. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's product strategy and management. Her role involves overseeing product development and ensuring alignment with business goals. Spinks has been instrumental in driving product initiatives that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Blend, Lauren Spinks worked at Xome as the AVP of Product Management from 2020 to 2021. In this role, she focused on product strategy and execution. Additionally, she held various positions at Travel Leaders Group, including Director of Technology and Product Management and Manager of Hotel Division, IT Project/Product Management, from 2016 to 2020. Her extensive background in product management spans multiple industries.
Background in Airline Industry
Lauren Spinks has significant experience in the airline industry, having worked at United Airlines and Continental Airlines. She served as Director at United Airlines from 2012 to 2013 and held multiple roles at Continental Airlines, including Senior Manager of Airport Services Technology and Senior Systems Analyst from 2000 to 2011. Her roles involved managing technology and operations, contributing to her expertise in organizational change management.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Spinks earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Management Information Systems from Baylor University, where she studied from 1995 to 1999. Her educational background supports her expertise in product management and technology. Spinks is recognized for her abilities in organizational change management, process improvements, and leading high-level vision and strategy sessions.
Achievements in Product Development
Throughout her career, Lauren Spinks has led the application development of numerous complex, large-budget, enterprise-wide business solutions. She is known for increasing product quality through various projects and building strong business partnerships. Her experience includes working closely with executive management, vendors, and cross-divisional colleagues to achieve business objectives.