Kelsey Pepmeier
About Kelsey Pepmeier
Kelsey Pepmeier is a Senior Product Manager at Kohl's with extensive experience in product management and development, holding an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Title and Current Position
Kelsey Pepmeier serves as a Senior Product Manager at Kohl's. She has been in this role since 2021, operating out of the Greater Milwaukee area. In this capacity, she focuses on overseeing the development and management of product lines, ensuring they align with market demands and company goals.
Professional Background
Kelsey Pepmeier has a rich history with Kohl's, marked by a series of progressive roles. She began as a Store Executive Intern in 2012, followed by a Brand Management Intern role in 2013. From 2014 to 2016, she served as a Product Development Coordinator and then moved on to become an Associate Product Manager from 2016 to 2018. She was promoted to Product Manager, a position she held from 2018 to 2021, before advancing to her current Senior Product Manager role.
Education and Academic Background
Kelsey Pepmeier has a strong academic foundation. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, she studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Apparel Merchandising and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Italian. Additionally, she attended Hutton Honors College from 2010 to 2014.
Early Career and Internships
Kelsey's career began with various roles during her college years. She worked as a Bridal Consultant at Illusions Bridal from 2007 to 2013. She also held leadership and internship roles, such as Vice President of Public Relations at Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity from 2011 to 2012, and a Holiday Visual Merchandiser at Finish Line from 2011 to 2012.