Cara McIlwaine

Cara Mcilwaine is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in brand strategy, event management, and customer experience. Currently serving as Marketing Manager at Murray's Cheese, Cara oversees marketing initiatives and vendor relationships for nationwide retail operations. Previously, Cara held various roles at Murray's Cheese, including Assistant Manager of Events & Education, where responsibilities involved executing in-person and virtual education programs, and Corporate Gifting, which generated over $700K in ecommerce sales. At Pantone, as Sr Marketing Communications Manager, leadership in the Color of the Year 2020 initiative resulted in significant revenue growth and media impact. Additional experience includes PR and brand management roles at Wine Enthusiast and marketing coordination at Zoup! Fresh Soup Company and Beverage Media Group. Cara holds an M.A. in Education from the University of Michigan and has completed culinary and wine studies.