Amy Kiefer

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. The Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter is one of seven founding chapters of the national Alzheimer's Association, headquartered in Chicago. Our Chapter began in 1979 when family caregivers came together around a common need of getting support and help for their loved ones with dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter provides support services, care options and education for families and caregivers throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Led transformation, growth, and diversification of a family-owned, national distributor serving the health, wellness, and beauty markets. Franchise model. Guided ownership transition, new governance model, and succession planning while preserving and improving legacy relationships and culture. • Stabilized operations while building a scalable platform for future growth and diversification. • Aligned multi-distribution-center operations, implemented ERP, created talent management program, built foundational development and accountability across a highly tenured organization. • Strengthened core partnerships while shaping strategies beyond single-customer dependency.

President | December 2022 – November 2023 Provided enterprise leadership for a third-generation, >$250M family-owned auto parts aftermarket distributor supporting 300+ retail locations across nine states and 1,800+ employees. • Integrated 100+ retail locations and led 14 acquisitions within one year. Established strategic and cross-functional alignment to enhance organizational effectiveness. • Optimized sourcing, inventory, logistics, and distribution while strengthening talent development and succession planning. Created knowledge transfer programs to reduce risk.

Advisor and operating leader for a diversified, privately held $100M+ holding company. Executed succession planning while serving as COO and interim CEO across four operating companies. • Delivered four consecutive record years (2019–2022) through enterprise-wide transformation and disciplined execution achieving 25% consolidated revenue CAGR and 43% EBITDA CAGR. • Delivered 30% consolidated net income growth despite tariffs and pandemic disruption. • Introduced robust planning cadence, talent systems, and accountability models across four presidents, leadership teams, and entities.

Retained post-acquisition to lead integration and growth initiatives following paper and packaging $1B+ manufacturer Liberty Diversified International’s acquisition of Mayline Company. • Clarified vision, aligned brands, and repositioned the business for accelerated growth. • Delivered successful relocation of manufacturing operations from Wisconsin to Iowa. • Achieved 20% distribution growth through e-commerce and channel realignment.

Recruited to lead the turnaround and divestiture of a distressed $75M manufacturer. • Designed and executed a comprehensive transformation and go-to-market plan addressing strategy, talent, and operations. • Delivered a successful sale to a strategic buyer at an above-market multiple within 15 months.

Led two business units within a $1B+ ESOP organization serving higher education and K–12 markets. • Delivered 37% and 25% growth across business units through focused commercial execution and product innovation. Double-digit market share gained (+9% topline CAGR from $150M to $210M). • Achieved the highest revenue and profit record for a sole product family, and greatest business unit growth in company history. Honored with industry awards and mentorship recognition.

Led global specialty paper businesses within a $1B+ ESOP organization (formerly Appleton Papers). • Identified and scaled new growth segments leveraging proprietary carbonless microencapsulation technology. • Promoted rapidly to run two business units. Delivered 20% growth in a declining market and a 60% profitability improvement through asset optimization.

Relocated to join the HUGGIES® Brand for this public (KMB) Fortune 500 consumer goods company with $20B+ in revenue. Selected for accelerated leadership development. • Led brand strategy, packaging, and channel initiatives across mass, club, and specialty retail. • Managed cross-functional projects spanning brand marketing, manufacturing, packaging, supply chain, and technology. ©Disney, Target Corporation, and big box (Costco, Sam’s) liaison.

Global Market Specialist- Americas Egon Zehnder International Consulting - Atlanta, GA National Sales Manager Joiner Associates (Oriel) Consulting - WI & MA Customer Service Specialist Rayovac Global CPG - Madison, WI Business Manager Wisconsin Bus Distributor - Madison, WI