Jill Jacobs brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing communications and event management to the Wired Island network. As president of Mod Marketing, Jill has worked with many leading electronics companies – from worldwide industry leaders, to startups and technical associations – to plan and execute hundreds of marketing campaigns and events.
Before founding Mod in 2000, Jill was the director of marketing at Escalade Design Automation (now part of Mentor Graphics) where she oversaw all facets of marketing communications including advertising, corporate identity, partner programs, media relations, and events. Previously, she worked at Cadence Design Systems where she ran demand creation seminars, conferences and events worldwide. Jill began her high tech career working with Conference Management Services, a meeting planning firm specializing in trade association, corporate and technical events. While there, Jill honed her communications skills working on various events for the California Nurses Association, National Semiconductor, Stanford University, VHDL International and other leading organizations.
Jill graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.
Learn more about Jill at: http://www.mod-marketing.com/
