Brad Tilley
About Brad Tilley
Brad Tilley serves as the Director of Product Management at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK and has over a decade of experience in strategic planning and people management. He has a diverse background in product management and marketing across various companies, including roles in education and digital product management.
Work at Gannett
Brad Tilley currently serves as the Director of Product Management at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, a position he has held since 2023 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He previously worked as a Senior Product Manager at the same organization from 2022 to 2023 and again from 2018 to 2019. His roles have involved overseeing product strategies and improving customer satisfaction across various business units.
Education and Expertise
Brad Tilley holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on International Business from Appalachian State University, which he completed from 2001 to 2005. He also earned an MBA in Innovation and Technology Management from North Carolina State University from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he studied Betriebswirtschaftslehre and achieved Deutsch als Fremdsprache at Universität Trier in 2003-2004. His educational background supports his expertise in marketing strategy, digital advertising, and technical implementations.
Background
Brad Tilley has over ten years of experience in strategic planning and people management. His career includes various roles in product management and marketing across several organizations. He worked at Cars.com as Manager of Product Marketing from 2014 to 2018 and at Arch Mortgage Insurance Company as Senior Digital Product Manager from 2018 to 2020. He has also held positions at Lulu.com and Sedo.com, LLC, contributing to his strong background in marketing and product management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Brad Tilley has been recognized for improving customer satisfaction and building consensus across multiple business units. His roles have involved significant contributions to product development and marketing strategies, particularly in the digital space. His expertise encompasses mobile, video, commenting, social media, and outsourcing, which have been integral to his success in various positions.
Colorguard Instruction Experience
Since 2021, Brad Tilley has been working as a Colorguard Instructor at Appalachian State University. He previously served as the Colorguard Caption Supervisor at River City Rhythm for five months in 2021. His involvement in colorguard reflects his diverse skill set and commitment to education and mentorship in the performing arts.