Emily Kessinger, MBA, currently serves as Senior Development Manager at The Weitz Company, where responsibilities include business development and project management. Kessinger also works as a consultant for Group Creative Services and co-founded Flag of Des Moines, holding the position of VP of Sales. Previously, Kessinger was the Director at Capital Crossroads and held various roles at The Weitz Company and Remoov, among others. Kessinger's earlier career includes serving as Director of Communications at Susanin's Auctioneers & Appraisers and working as a Communications & Research Assistant at the University of Denver. Kessinger holds an MBA in Organizational Development and Marketing from the University of Denver and a B.A. in English Language and Literature from the same institution, with additional study at the University of Copenhagen.