Brad Holmgren
About Brad Holmgren
Brad Holmgren is the Manager of Product Management at Yardstik in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, with extensive experience in product management and operations.
Current Role at Yardstik
Brad Holmgren is currently serving as the Manager of Product Management at Yardstik. Based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, he is responsible for overseeing product strategy and development. His role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and ensure alignment with business objectives. His extensive experience in product management equips him to drive innovations and improvements within Yardstik.
Previous Experience at NBC Sports Next
Before his current role, Brad Holmgren worked at NBC Sports Next, specifically on the SportsEngine Mobile app. He held the position of Product Manager from 2020 to 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During his two-year tenure, he was integral to the mobile app's development, focusing on enhancing user experiences and integrating new features that catered to sports enthusiasts and professionals.
Role at SportsEngine
Brad Holmgren had a significant stint at SportsEngine, where he served in multiple capacities over a span of nearly three years. He was a Sr. Product Owner from 2019 to 2020 and a Product Owner from 2017 to 2019, based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In these roles, he oversaw product lifecycle management and coordinated with various stakeholders to ensure timely and effective product launches.
Experience at PayCheck Direct
Brad Holmgren's career at PayCheck Direct, a brand under Bluestem Brands Inc., includes several notable positions. From 2014 to 2017, he served as Product Manager, where he oversaw product lines and coordinated with development teams in Eden Prairie, MN. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Website Operations Analyst from 2013 to 2014 and as a Website Operations Analyst from 2011 to 2013. His responsibilities included managing website operations and enhancing e-commerce platforms.
Educational Background and Early Career
Brad Holmgren graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management in 2006. His early career involved roles in recruitment coordination at Hyrian, business development and marketing at C3 TeamBuilding, and account coordination at Digital River Inc. His foundational experiences helped him build a diverse skill set in areas such as recruitment, business development, and marketing.