Kathy Koester

Kathy Koester is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in brand strategy and marketing management. Currently serving as Senior Brand Strategist at Medline Industries, LP since October 2021, Kathy previously held the position of Sr. Brand Marketing Manager/Associate Director at Lawrence Kamin, LLC, where a comprehensive strategic marketing initiative was developed to enhance a leading Chicago service provider's brand. Prior roles include Senior Marketing Manager and Manager of Enterprise Product Innovation at CVS Health and CVS Caremark Corporation, along with positions at Golin, where accolades included the Public Relations Society of America Silver Anvil Award and the Publicity Club of Chicago Silver Trumpet Award. Kathy's career began at GCI Health as an Account Executive. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/PR from Eastern Illinois University and an Associate of Arts in Journalism from Kishwaukee College.