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Brenda Martin

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Brenda's professional experience includes more than 20 years in food manufacturing. Leadership roles in manufacturing operations and as a corporate auditor add to her experience with workforce, strategic planning and managing capital projects.

Her knowledge of industry trends, understanding of industry needs, and connections throughout ISU, Iowa, and the MEP helps her match businesses with resources that will positively impact their success.

Brenda martin

Making it Happen in a Man’s World

With a career of more than 40 years in the manufacturing industry, I can look back now and see that I was greatly influenced by my father, who worked for an