Kelly Epping, MBA
About Kelly Epping, MBA
Kelly Epping, MBA, serves as the Manager of Product Portfolio for the Vehicle Portfolio at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she has worked since 2021. With over a decade of experience in marketing leadership, she has held various roles at Harley-Davidson and Rust-Oleum Corporation, focusing on product success through collaboration and strategic marketing.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Kelly Epping serves as the Manager of Product Portfolio for the Vehicle Portfolio at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's strategic direction and product development efforts. Her role involves overseeing the management of the vehicle portfolio, ensuring alignment with market demands and customer expectations.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Kelly Epping has extensive experience at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she held several key positions. She worked as a Senior Product Manager for the Vehicle Portfolio from 2019 to 2020, followed by a role as Lead Product Manager for the same portfolio from 2020 to 2021. Prior to these roles, she was involved with the Accessory Portfolio, serving as Product Manager from 2017 to 2019 and as Associate Product Manager from 2016 to 2017.
Experience at Rust-Oleum Corporation
Before her tenure at Harley-Davidson, Kelly Epping worked at Rust-Oleum Corporation. She began as a Product Marketing Specialist from 2012 to 2015 and later advanced to the position of Marketing Manager from 2015 to 2016. Her roles at Rust-Oleum involved developing marketing strategies and managing product lines.
Education and Qualifications
Kelly Epping holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Alverno College, which she completed from 2013 to 2015. She also earned two Bachelor's degrees: one from Purdue University from 2006 to 2008 and another from the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2008 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in product management and marketing leadership.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Kelly Epping has over a decade of experience in marketing leadership, with a focus on product success through creative strategy and collaboration with stakeholders. She excels in cross-functional team environments, aiming to exceed business expectations and enhance customer satisfaction. Her skills are particularly relevant in product portfolio management and strategic marketing.