After spending one year in the architecture program at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, I switched directions and in 1996 received my B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. That same year I began my career in business at Ingram Micro where I spent 10 years in the Marketing Department in a variety of roles. While managing partnerships with HP, Microsoft and other technology manufacturers, I developed comprehensive business plans for these strategic partners and then eventually, as a Senior Manager, I oversaw a team of people in the planning and execution of a national conference for 700 customers, manufacturer partners and executives as well as the execution of a localized, multi-city conference.
In 2006 I decided to temporarily pause my career while our children were babies so I could focus on raising them. Then, in 2011 I began working at Sherpa Financial Advisors where I partner with my husband Mike in managing the operations, strategic planning and business development of the firm in addition to leading all marketing and communications initiatives including events, client communications, and web-site development and management.
Aside from my work at Sherpa, I am involved in volunteering for various programs at both my church and childrens' schools. I also spent 5 years serving on the Board of Directors for Creative Kids Playhouse, a local children's theater production company. I love theater, music and dance and spent most of my childhood and early adult years on stage. When I'm not spending time with Mike and our three teenage children, I enjoy yoga, reading, baking and spending time at the beach.
E-mail Kristin at kspieler@sherpafa.com