Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Kathryn (Katie) Kerrigan is the CEO of UnKommon Revolution. She is a serial entrepreneur and a Lake Forest College alum, earning a double major in politics and history.

ML, AI, Marketing, eCommerce and internet expert with over 20 years’ experience that includes business startups, corporate development, general management of small to mid-size corporations, business development, digital marketing, branding, product development, business operations and strategy. 

Recognized for generating revenue and enhancing business strength while creating successful partnerships with customers, teams, and vendors. In addition, Katie has guided the development and launch of emerging products to meet business, financial, competitive and customer demands. As a multi-faceted executive, she has the clear, comprehensive understanding of the culture, operations, and practices of regional, national, and global retail and fashion companies. 

Ecommerce executive responsibilities include operating end-to-end ecommerce solutions, including full ecommerce sites, digital marketing strategies, and omnichannel tools to drive both online and in-store success. In addition, she has implemented a wide range of functions, including digital marketing, site merchandising, web analytics, conversion optimization, user experience, design, catalog management, and fraud prevention.