About

The St. Louis Product Management Group exists to promote the practice of product management within the St. Louis community; to help product managers and others involved in product development to grow their knowledge and skills; to share experiences and best practices; to help those interested in product management to improve their effectiveness, and to assist those interested in becoming a product manager.

Product managers, product development professionals, and anyone interested in product management is encouraged to attend. Meetings are free and open to all (unless occasionally noted otherwise).

We also help put on the annual ProductCamp St. Louis unconference.

We are an independent not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, not officially affiliated with any national/international professional associations or educational institutions.

Why should you attend our meetings?

• Because you want to learn how to be a better product manager
• Because you want to meet other people who are in your same position and experiencing your same challenges
• Because it’s a great way to talk shop and make connections

Board

Jeff Lash (LinkedIn)
President; Chair, ProductCamp St. Louis

Jeff currently serves as VP of Product Management at Insperity, a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions. In this role, he is responsible for enterprise product management strategy, driving product innovation, and leading product development across the organization. Previously, Jeff was SVP of Global Product Management at Forrester, where he oversaw the product management of Forrester’s portfolio of subscription-based research offerings. Before that, he launched and led the Product Management research and advisory practice at SiriusDecisions (and later Forrester, following its acquisition), advising product management leaders on building world-class organizations and elevating the impact of their teams. With more than 20 years of experience developing web-based products and SaaS solutions, Jeff has also been an advocate for the product management profession in the St. Louis area. He founded the St. Louis Product Management Group in 2008 and has served as Chair of ProductCamp St. Louis since 2013.

Brendan Sullivan (LinkedIn)
Vice President; Chair, Programming

Brendan is the Chief Technology Officer for CCA Global Partners, a flooring industry cooperative, where he leads product and custom software development. Before joining CCA, Brendan built products in the blockchain gaming, automotive, incentive and publishing industries. Brendan has served on the board of the St. Louis Product Management Group since 2016.

Sarah Lands Ramrup (LinkedIn)
Treasurer; Chair, Operations

Sarah oversees the activation of personalized consumer journeys for millions of pet owners across Purina’s digital ecosystem. With a background in analytics, consumer data, marketing technology, and product development, Sarah serves as a personalization pioneer for the organization ensuring that Purina meets consumer needs and delivers business value throughout the pet ownership experience. Prior to joining Purina, Sarah designed next-generation analytics platforms and AI products, led product strategy, contributed to original research with Harvard Business School, and consulted Fortune 50 clients on creating unparalleled experiences with technology while focusing on metrics that matter. 

Martha Valenta (LinkedIn)
Secretary and Chair, Corporate Relations and Community Engagement

Martha is a fractional executive helping companies unlock better Product and UX practices, with current work spanning maritime logistics and cybersecurity. She has scaled products from zero-to-one at startups and guided enterprise innovation at companies like AliveCor, MasterCard, and Wells Fargo Advisors. A longtime leader in the St. Louis UX community, Martha co-founded STLX (2,500+ members), mentored emerging technologists through LaunchCode’s CoderGirl, and continues to champion inclusive, human-centered product development. 

Kristina Glynn (LinkedIn)
Member at Large; Chair, Marketing, Communications and Promotion