Marcie Montague is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic initiatives and executive communications. Currently serving as Chief of Staff to the CEO and Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at SingleStore since February 2021, Marcie leads critical projects aimed at growth and scalability for the executive team. Prior to this role, Marcie spent over two decades at SAS, holding various leadership positions including Divisional Chief of Staff for the COO/CTO, where focus was placed on priority setting and strategy alignment. Marcie's background also includes roles in communications and marketing, notably as the Operations & Executive Communications Director at SAS and as a Marketing Associate at SouthPeak Interactive. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Technology and Communication from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media and a BA in English from Meredith College.