Jeff Stender
About Jeff Stender
Jeff Stender is the Director of Content Strategy at Epicor with extensive experience in digital marketing and transformation across various industries.
Professional Background
Jeff Stender has held numerous leadership positions in the marketing and digital strategy domains. He currently serves as Director, Content Strategy at Epicor, a position he began in 2023 after serving as the company's Director, Demand Generation from 2021 to 2023. Prior to his current role, he worked at OpsCompass as Marketing Director in St Paul, Minnesota, where he oversaw marketing operations for a year. His extensive career includes senior roles at Accenture and 3M, where he contributed to digital marketing and transformation initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Stender studied Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University, obtaining a Master of Science. He also attended the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, earning Bachelor of Arts degrees in both English and Business Management. His educational background has equipped him with a robust understanding of marketing principles and business management, further enhancing his expertise in digital strategies and content planning.
Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout his career, Jeff Stender has demonstrated a strong focus on digital transformation and content strategy. At 3M, he served in various capacities, such as Global Digital Transformation Leader and Senior Manager, Digital Strategy + Audience Development. His role as Senior Manager, Digital Marketing at Accenture exemplified his ability to manage large-scale digital campaigns and projects. His current position at Epicor involves leading content strategy to align with the company's business goals.
Industry Experience and Skills
Jeff Stender possesses significant experience across diverse industries, including manufacturing, retail, hospitality, consulting, and tech startups. His expertise lies in leveraging insights and analytics for campaign planning and demand generation. Known for his visionary and future-focused leadership style, he actively collaborates across departments and cross-functional teams in matrixed, global environments.
Personal Interests and Philosophy
Jeff Stender has a passion for reading non-fiction history and enjoys playing bass in a local band. He is an avid runner and snowboarder, and values spending time with his family, including a dog. He follows a philosophy of curiosity over judgment, viewing adversities as opportunities. His leadership style is both participative and goal-oriented, emphasizing collaboration and future-focused strategies.