Cara Pingel
About Cara Pingel
Cara Pingel is the Principal Product Marketing at Epicor Software, with extensive experience in various marketing roles across multiple industries.
Principal Product Marketing at Epicor Software
Cara Pingel currently holds the position of Principal Product Marketing at Epicor Software, having started in 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and executing marketing strategies to drive product growth and market presence. Her responsibilities include market research, competitive analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align product marketing efforts with overall business goals.
Product Strategy Leader at Further
From 2019 to 2021, Cara Pingel served as the Product Strategy Leader at Further, a Blue Cross Blue Shield company. During this time, she played a crucial role in defining and implementing product strategies to enhance the company's market position. Her work involved leveraging market insights to develop innovative product solutions and driving cross-departmental collaboration to ensure strategic alignment.
Principal Owner & Chief Marketing Officer at Headwater Growers
Between 2018 and 2021, Cara Pingel was the Principal Owner and Chief Marketing Officer at Headwater Growers. In this capacity, she led all marketing initiatives while overseeing business operations. Her role encompassed brand development, marketing communications, and driving business growth through strategic marketing practices.
Marketing and Communications at CHS Inc.
Cara Pingel worked at CHS Inc. from 2016 to 2018 as part of the Marketing and Communications team for Business Solutions in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Her role involved developing marketing strategies aimed at enhancing brand visibility and supporting business growth. She also contributed to communication efforts that strengthened the company's market presence.
Senior Marketing Manager at C.H. Robinson/Robinson Fresh
Cara Pingel held the position of Senior Marketing Manager at C.H. Robinson/Robinson Fresh from 2007 to 2015 in Eden Prairie, MN. Her responsibilities included overseeing marketing campaigns, conducting market research, and managing brand strategy to support the company's growth objectives in the competitive logistics and fresh produce industries.
Marketing Experience in Highly-regulated Industries
Throughout her career, Cara Pingel has accumulated extensive experience working in highly-regulated industries such as Consumer Packaged Goods, agriculture, financial services, SaaS, and the sporting industry. Her expertise in navigating regulatory environments has enabled her to develop and implement effective marketing strategies tailored to these sectors. She has a proven track record of leveraging both traditional and modern marketing techniques to achieve business goals.
Educational Background
Cara Pingel's educational background includes a Mini MBA in Healthcare Management from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, an MBA in Business, Management, Marketing from Western Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.