Craig Niess serves as the Director of Business Planning and Valuation at the Ohio Insurance Agents Association, Inc. since November 2017 and is a member of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) since October 2019. Previously, Craig held the role of Director of Operations/Strategy at Cleveland Whiskey LLC from August 2012 to November 2017, focusing on innovative technology for distilled spirits. Prior experience includes Product Manager/Consultant at MarshBerry, where new products were developed to enhance revenue and client retention, and Inventory Planner at OfficeMax, managing substantial inventory across numerous retail locations. Other roles included Senior Consultant at LakeWest Group and Marketing Manager at Levy Restaurants. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance & Marketing from the University of Iowa and a BA in Economics and Politics & Government from Ohio Wesleyan University.