Marci is responsible for the management and implementation of the NRHA Vendor Programs’ details, while ensuring that all Program processes operate in an efficient and seamless manner. She additionally is a Contributing Editor – New Products for Hardware Retailing and is a part of the annual State of Independents Conference team. Marci’s background includes several years in corporate professional services marketing management as well as various ad agency positions focused on marketing, sales promotion and brand strategy. Marci previously served as Tactical Marketing Manager for Hardware Retailing. A graduate of Indiana University, she resides in Avon, Indiana with her golden retriever, Kula Belle. In her free time, Marci enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, spending time with family and friends and working with organizational philanthropy and animal welfare initiatives.