Julie Starnes
About Julie Starnes
Julie Starnes serves as the Vice President of Defense Sales at Shift5, bringing extensive experience in defense and intelligence sectors. She has held various roles in notable organizations, including the Central Intelligence Agency and Recorded Future, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Clemson University.
Current Role at Shift5
Julie Starnes serves as the Vice President of Defense Sales at Shift5, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing sales strategies tailored to defense sector clients. Her responsibilities include managing relationships with key stakeholders and driving revenue growth through innovative solutions in data management and intelligence.
Previous Experience at Recorded Future
Prior to her current role, Julie Starnes worked at Recorded Future in various capacities. She served as the Vice President of Public Sector from 2020 to 2022, overseeing initiatives related to defense and intelligence. Additionally, she was the Department of Defense and Intel Community Manager for nine months in 2020 and held the position of Intelligence Community Account Executive from 2015 to 2020, accumulating five years of experience in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Early Career at ThreatTrack Security Inc.
Julie Starnes began her professional career at ThreatTrack Security Inc. as the SLED Account Executive for North America from 2013 to 2015. During her two years in Reston, Virginia, she was responsible for sales and account management within the state and local government sectors, contributing to the company's growth in the region.
Educational Background
Julie Starnes earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marketing from the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University. She also studied at the Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici, further enhancing her educational qualifications and global perspective in business and marketing.
Experience at the Central Intelligence Agency
In 2010, Julie Starnes gained early career experience as a Summer Employee at the Central Intelligence Agency. This three-month position in Langley, Virginia, provided her with insights into the intelligence community and foundational knowledge that would inform her future roles in defense and intelligence sectors.