ProSales Advisory Board
Duane Bernards
LinkedIn
Company: Division Manager, CED
Educational Background: BS, Technical Sales, Weber State University, 1995
Duane Bernards grew up in the electrical industry and has spent 35 years molding and leading
business professionals. He started working for CED (Consolidated Electrical Distributors) as a
high school student in the warehouse and worked his way into management. Duane never shies
away from hard work. He earned his Technical Sales degree at Weber State while working 40
hours a week, attending his classes, and balancing family demands. After graduating with his
bachelor’s degree, Duane was promoted to Profit Center Manager and managed 7 different
branches across the state of Utah at different times. He was often given the assignment of turning
under-performing branches into profitable companies – his average turn around time is 2 years.
For the last 5 years, Duane has worked as the Utah & Southern Idaho Division Manager,
managing 22 branches across 3 states. His role today includes mentoring Branch Managers on
best business practices, employee empowerment, and recruiting new talent into the industry.
In 2022, Duane was given the Utah State ProSales Founders award for his dedication to the
university and students pursuing sales roles. Duane often says his proudest moments are seeing
students and young business professionals succeed.
Duane currently resides in Utah County with his wife, Liesl, where they enjoy spending time
with their 4 kids & 3 grandkids. His favorite past times include ATV-ing on the trails by his
house, traveling with Liesl, and college football season
Russ Clark
LinkedIn
Educational Background: Masters - Information Systems, Utah State University, 1989;
Bachelors - Marketing Education, Utah State University, 1987
Russ Clark is an enablement professional who has worked at companies like Andersen Consulting (Accenture), Intel, Symantec, Novell, and recently Ivanti (formerly Landesk). He started as an instructional designer, defining curricula in emerging tech for consultants, then worked at Novell as a lead instructional designer for 100K+ Novell technical certifications worldwide in 12 languages, pivoted to Product Marketing with cybersecurity leader Symantec delivering global product launches, and then transitioned to channel and sales enablement with Landesk and then Ivanti.
Skilled in enabling customer-facing roles, he helped facilitate sellers learning new solutions while the company acquired over 15 companies in a 10 year period. Lastly, he architected enablement from scratch in 1 qtr for a supply chain software division that supplies handheld software for the the largest distribution companies around the world contributing to a 7% increase in CAGR. All his work experience has contributed to the award-winning enablement professional he is today.
Jason Constans
LinkedIn
Company: Region General Manager, International Paper
Educational Background: BS, Business Management, Brigham Young University, 2001;
BA, Spanish, Brigham Young University, 2001
Since graduating from college, Jason has spent his career in the corrugated packaging industry. He has held roles in sales and general management, including managing both national and international sales teams and sales to industrial and agricultural markets. Jason is currently the Pacific Northwest - Rocky Mountain Region General Manager at International Paper Co.
Eric Gentry
LinkedIn
Company: Director of Business Development, Adobe Systems
Educational Background: MBA Western Governors, 2015
BS, Marketing/Business, 2000
Eric Gentry has been a dedicated professional at Adobe for the past 13 years, currently serving as the Director of Business Development. Throughout his career in software and publishing, Eric has consistently demonstrated his expertise in marketing and sales. His skill set includes value selling and enterprise-level management in business development.
Eric is known as a people-first leader and a genuine relationship builder. He is passionate about building people and fostering strong, authentic connections within his team and beyond.
Outside of his professional life, Eric is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, and snowboarding. He is also a devoted family man, married with four children.
Eric embodies the joy of living through his passionate enthusiasm and dedication to both his career and personal pursuits.
Amanda Harris
LinkedIn
Company: Director, Strategic Pursuits, Adobe Systems
Educational Background: BA, Marketing and Sales, Utah State University, 2018
Shae Hill
LinkedIn
Company: Vice President - Channels, Ecosystems and Strategic Alliances, MarketStar
Educational Background: BS, Accounting, Broadview University, 2013
AAS, Business Administration, Dixie State University, 2010
Shae Hill is a visionary sales leader at MarketStar, known for driving strategic initiatives across the IT industry and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance client experiences. With extensive experience in corporate operations, team leadership, and client management, Shae fosters effective communication and collaboration, creating a flexible and continuously improving environment. She has driven significant results across multiple IT and Industrial business lines, including hardware, SaaS, and cloud services, as a builder of all aspects of sales process and execution. Shae's client-centric approach, exceptional relationship-building skills, and focus on data-driven insights have solidified her reputation as a key contributor to MarketStar's success. Her passion for life extends beyond the sales floor and includes adventuring with her husband and two boys. They can often be found riding horses, camping, rock crawling, and finding opportunities to be active in the outdoors.
Cache McKinley
LinkedIn
Company: Territory Manager, Inspire Medical Systems
Educational Background: BS, Business Administration, Utah State University, 2014
Cache was born and raised in Rexburg, Idaho. He served an LDS mission in Fortaleza, Brazil. After his mission he married his highschool sweetheart, Megan. In 2014, he graduated from the Huntsman Business College and began his career in medical device sales. During his time in the medical industry, Cache has worked in orthopedics and Neuromodulation. Cache worked 4 years with Depuy Synthes Spine – selling instrumentation and supporting complex spine procedures. He then moved into the Neuromodulation space, working 5 years with Nevro – selling a spinal cord stimulation device for the treatment of chronic pain. He currently works for Inspire Medical Systems – a medical device for patients with sleep apnea. Cache and Megan live in Idaho Falls with their 3 children.
Jason Norton
LinkedIn
Company: Sr VP of Sales, Thrive Freeze Dry
Educational Background: MBA, Brigham Young University, 2005
BS, Secondary Education, Utah State University, 1999
Jason attended USU where he was involved with ASUSU as the Student Advocate. He intended to be a high school teacher upon graduating but was given the opportunity to start a Japan division at a startup company called 4Life Research. Jason also had the opportunity to oversee the Korea, Australia/New Zealand, and India divisions.
After earning an MBA at BYU, Jason joined two fellow Aggies to build Thrive Life. The business began as a company focused on emergency preparedness food and has evolved into the largest freeze-dried food manufacturer in the world, supplying many of the largest global food companies and employing over 2,500 people in offices across 9 different countries.
Jason’s business passions are in the areas of Sales, Marketing, International, Strategy, and Organizational Development. His personal passion is his family. After serving as a missionary in Tokyo, Japan for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he met his wife Kim at USU. They have three children, two currently attending USU and the last planning to join them next year.
Brett Reynolds
LinkedIn
Company: Sales Manager, Keeper.app
Educational Background: BS, Marketing and Business Administration, Utah State University, 2017
Brett Reynolds is the Head of Sales at Keeper, a venture-backed startup backed by leading tech investors like Y Combinator and founders from top startups like Lattice, Front, Superhuman, Plaid, and more. Before joining Keeper, Brett worked as an Account Executive at Brex, one of the fastest-growing companies in Silicon Valley history, and as a Sales Development Representative at Workfront. Brett graduated from the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University in 2017 with a BS in Marketing and a BS in Business Administration.
Anna Stariha
LinkedIn
Company: Global Community Growth Manager, MarketStar
Educational Background: MBA, University of Utah, 2026
Anna Stariha is a dedicated professional with a passion for marketing, leadership development, and sales training. Born and raised in Northern Wisconsin, Anna earned her associate degree in Marketing before moving to Hawaii, where she began her career as the Marketing Manager at the North Shore Soap Factory. During her 3.5 years at the company, she not only developed valuable industry experience but also met her husband, which eventually led her to relocate to Utah.
In Utah, Anna continued her career at MarketStar, starting as a Customer Sales Representative in 2020. She quickly advanced through the company, moving into roles as a Training Manager and ultimately her current position as Global Community Growth Manager. During this time, she also earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 2022 and is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Utah, which she plans to complete in 2026.
With a deep expertise in sales training, coaching, and leadership development, Anna is passionate about helping teams and organizations thrive. She is committed to fostering environments where employees can grow and excel, believing that passion and growth are the cornerstones of a fulfilling professional life. Throughout her career, Anna has embraced every opportunity to expand her knowledge, holding certifications in AdTech, social media marketing, and leadership.
Outside of work, Anna enjoys spending time with her three cats, reading, and painting mini figurines. Her diverse interests and dedication to personal and professional growth reflect her belief in continuous learning and the pursuit of excellence in all areas of life.
Anna's commitment to growth, both professionally and personally, drives her to make a lasting impact wherever she goes—helping others unlock their full potential while embracing the journey of lifelong learning.
Dan Watkins
LinkedIn
Company: CEO, DataBased
Educational Background: BS Psychology, Brigham Young University, 2008
Dan Watkins began his career in the Qualtrics basement, joining Ryan Smith, the CEO, and the founding team as employee #15. He played a key role in building the first corporate sales team, growing the company globally, and creating a business model that values and invests in employee career progression—experiences that brought him immense joy.
After exiting Qualtics for $8bn+, Dan then spent just over a year at Forethought, where he helped grow revenue by 20x and expanded the team from 17 to 120 outstanding individuals.
Currently, Dan serves as CEO and Chairman of the Board at DataBased while also advising top CEOs in the tech industry as they build their businesses. Working with world-class leaders and the brightest minds in tech inspires him to do more good.
Dan is deeply committed to building environments focused on three core elements:
Recruiting the best in the world to work together.
Retaining top talent with a culture, career plan, and lifestyle they take pride in.
Training and individually developing lifelong learners.
As a data-driven thought leader with a proven track record of operational excellence in sales, Dan emphasizes the importance of winning with metrics. He uses DataBased, a sales engine evaluator, as he mentors tech founders globally.
Kevin White
LinkedIn
Company: Regional Director, The Windriver Group
Educational Background: BA, Communications + Spanish, Utah State University, 1991
Kevin is a long-time technology Executive of Global Business development, Sales and Marketing. He has worked at some of the world's strongest brands (Visa, IBM, Novell) as well as several start-up organizations, including the CEO of Datamaster, a real-estate technology company. Kevin serves on several Boards, including on the Utah State University Huntsman Business School ProSales Advisory Board. Kevin is currently serving as the Chief Revenue Officer of The Job Doctor, a leading Global Career Navigation company as well as Partner in ThreeDub, a new disruptive Fund-raising solution Sales Organization. He also moonlights as the color analyst for Utah State University football games for Learfield, Utah State University's Athletic Property organization.
Kevin is a graduate of Utah State University and has completed post-graduate work at Colorado State University, Westminster College, and Brigham Young University. When not working, he can be found serving as an ecclesiastical leader of his church and, as often as possible, on the golf course. And, even at times on the river fishing with his wife Tessa. Kevin and Tessa (AKA The Job Doctor) have six children and two grandchildren.