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Kendra Heger serves as Vice President and General Counsel for Intellectual Property across multiple divisions at Strong Force, including Innovation Portfolios, Catalyst, and Design, since May 2022. In these roles, Kendra Heger focuses on creating comprehensive patent portfolios and strategic advantages through innovative methodologies. Prior to joining Strong Force, Kendra Heger held the position of Chief Counsel for Patent at Koch Industries from October 2017 to May 2022. Kendra Heger also has experience as Chief IP Counsel and Assistant General Counsel at Guardian Industries and as Chairperson of the Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Earlier in career history, Kendra Heger worked as an attorney at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett and Dunner and held roles at BASF and Archer Daniels Midland. Academic credentials include a JD from the University of Michigan Law School and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University.