{"id":251732,"date":"2010-01-30T13:36:00","date_gmt":"2010-01-30T17:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.web-strategist.com\/blog\/?p=6137"},"modified":"2010-01-30T13:36:00","modified_gmt":"2010-01-30T17:36:00","slug":"list-of-corporate-social-media-strategists-corporate-community-managers-in-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/251732","title":{"rendered":"List of Corporate Social Media Strategists, Corporate Community Managers in 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As an industry watcher, I look at trends, data, spending, technologies, yet what&#8217;s really important is watching the trend of professionals as they grow into these roles managing disruptive technologies. \u00a0Update: <a href=\"https:\/\/spreadsheets.google.com\/ccc?key=0AiHVyqYpUQkMdHhkNFNoV21faVBWSzl1WGpTcGhuRUE&amp;hl=en\">Brian Hayashi has created a spreadsheet<\/a> of this with additional info &#8211;like Twitter handles. We&#8217;re staying coordinated so the data is matched, <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/connectme\">follow Brian on Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">[Connecting with customers using social technologies is deceptively challenging, as most outsiders don&#8217;t recognize the leadership to change internal cultural.  Now, in public, let&#8217;s recognize those who are paving the way]<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Methodology: About this List<\/strong><br \/>\nThis 2010 list is an update from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.web-strategist.com\/blog\/2008\/06\/20\/list-of-social-computing-strategists-and-community-managers-for-large-corporations-2008\/\">original I started in 2008<\/a>, it was woefully out of date as people moved around. \u00a0This list is updated, as I&#8217;ve separated the large technology section in HW vs SW and am only linking to LinkedIn accounts.<\/p>\n<p>A majority of this data is based off submissions in the 2008 post, which most which are self-submissions or from their fellow colleagues and we only link to their already public profile in LinkedIn for verification. \u00a0We&#8217;ve spend days compiling this data, but due to the content ever changing, we expect there to be some inaccuracies, leave a comment if you see something that needs fixing. Thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/Sonalmehta\">Sonal Mehta<\/a> a student at American University who I&#8217;ve hired helped me in this research.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Carefully: How to get on this List<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a world of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsnextblog.com\/archives\/2009\/12\/self-proclaimed_social_media_gurus_on_twitter_multiplying_like_rabbits.asp\">noise<\/a>, curation becomes very valuable, as a result, there are very specific requirements for this list, which include: \u00a01) You must have a public LinkedIn profile page, as this is one of the best way to verify employment. 2) The profile indicates that social media is part of your full time employee role at the corporation&#8211;not just for personal or casual use. \u00a03) You must work at an enterprise class corporation with more than 1000 employees, 4) Must be on brand side \u00a05) You&#8217;ll kindly leave a comment below with the submission for review. \u00a0 Due to excess volume, submissions by Twitter and emails or other channels will not be included, kindly leave a comment in this centralized area below.<\/p>\n<p>In an effort to keep information in a tight scope, I&#8217;m not able to include folks who are doing great work in other sectors. \u00a0However, if you decide to create a list for other sectors, I&#8217;ll prominently link to it from this post. \u00a0Update: Here&#8217;s a growing list for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mizzinformation.com\/2010\/02\/list-of-nonprofit-social-media-and.html\">non-profits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sign Up For Upcoming Free Report: Skillset of the Social Media Strategist<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Altimeter Group is developing a free research report, on &#8220;Skillsets of Social Media Strategists&#8221; and will identify the attributes, backgrounds, experience of this emerging role, <a href=\"http:\/\/spreadsheets.google.com\/viewform?formkey=dFBxYjliUkZCUjZZMFJ1eWp4NW92N1E6MA\">if you&#8217;re interested in receiving a copy, please register on this form<\/a>. \u00a0We will use portions of the data found in this post for the research report, so thanks for helping to update it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Social Media Strategists at Corporations<\/strong><br \/>\nThe strategist is a program manager, who mainly focuses <em>internally<\/em> rather than being the external public face like the community manager. They are primarily responsible for resources, processes, teams, they are usually internally focused and ultimately, return on investment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Airline <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/brian-lusk\/7\/59\/344\">Brian Lusk, Manager, Online Relationships &amp; Special Projects, Southwest Airlines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mhjohnston\">Morgan Johnston, \u00a0Manager Corporate Communication, JetBlue Airways<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/alma-dayawon\/2\/345\/480\">Alma Dayawon, \u00a0Electronic Communications Manager, The Boeing Company<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Automotive<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christopherbarger\">Christopher  Barger\t\t\tDirector, Global Social Media, General Motors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/scottmonty\">Scott Monty\t Digital &amp; Multimedia Communications Manager, Ford Motor Company<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gwenjpeake\">Gwen Peake\tCommunity Manager, Global Digital Communications Manager<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gwenjpeake\">Ford Motor Company<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gwenjpeake\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dougfrisbie\">Doug Frisbie, National Social Media and Marketing Integration Manager, Toyota<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Business Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anchin\">Matt Anchin\t\t\tSenior Vice President, Digital Communications, The Nielsen Company<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michelefrost\">Michele Frost, Director, Web Marketing, Forrester Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dbthomas\">David Thomas, Strategist Social Media Manage, SAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jamesdavidson79\">James Davidson\t\t\tWeb Strategist, Interactive Marketing, \u00a0Manpower<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/in\/collindouma\">Collin Douma,\u00a0Vice President Social Media at\u00a0Proximity Worldwide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/debbiecurtismagley\">Debbie Curtis-Magley, Public Relations,\u00a0\u00a0UPS <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tiffanymonhollon\">Tiffany Monhollon Wilson,\u00a0Communications &amp; Social Media Manager Express Employment Professionals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anetahall\">Aneta Hall, Social Media Marketer, Pitney Bowes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/donnatocci\">Donna Tocci<\/a><span style=\"white-space: pre;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/donnatocci\"> <\/a><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/donnatocci\">Director, Web\/New Media at Ingersoll Rand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/palko\">Michael Palko, Manager, Solution Education Programs at The Healthcare Business of Thomson Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaimee\">Jaimee Clements,\u00a0Senior Online Product Manager, eBusiness at AAA NCNU<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/eranbarak\">Eran Barak \u00a0Community and social media strategist SVP, Global Head of Community Strategy at Thomson Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Consumer Product Goods<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/daveknox\">Dave Knox\tStrategist\t\tBrand Manager, Digital Business Strategy, \u00a0Procter &amp; Gamble<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/boninbough\">Bonin Bough\tstrategist\t\tDirector of Digital and Social Media, PepsiCo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/donnellymr\">Michael Donnelly \u00a0Group Director, Worldwide Interactive Marketing at The Coca-Cola Company<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jennifercisney\">Jennifer Cisney\t\t\tChief Blogger and Social Media Manager, \u00a0Eastman Kodak<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jimdeitzel\">Jim Deitzel\t\t\tSr. eMarketing Manager, Newell Rubbermaid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dumars\">Bert DuMars\t\t\tVice President E-Business &amp; Interactive Marketing \tNewell Rubbermaid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paulmbanas\">Paul Banas \u00a0 Senior Category Insights Manager at Kraft Foods<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rickmahn\">Rick Mahn, Social Media Strategist, Land O&#8217;Lakes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marisathalberg\">Marisa Thalberg VP, Global Digital Marketing at The Estee Lauder<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nl.linkedin.com\/in\/roncaglio\">Marco Roncaglio, Director of Strategy and Planning. On-line at Philips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Electronics, Devices, Mobile<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/profile?viewProfile=&amp;key=1603444&amp;trk=tab_pro\">Marcy Cohen\t\t\tSr. Manager \tSony Electronics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kellycolgan\">Kelly Colgan\t Media Relations Specialist Schneider Electric<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/pub\/ray-haddow\/5\/1b2\/376\">Ray Haddow, Senior Manager, Nokia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/fi.linkedin.com\/in\/iankennedy\">Ian Kennedy\t Head of Service Innovation, Nokia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/derekbrookmeyer\">Derek Brookmeyer, PR and Social Media Specialist, Dolby Laboratories<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/juanestebancontreras\">Esteban Contreras, Social Media Manager, Samsung<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Financial Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/allanschoenberg\">Allan Schoenberg\tstrategist\t Director, Corporate Communications at CME Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/benphoster\">Ben Foster\tStrategist, \u00a0Senior Strategy and Content Manager &#8211; Social Networking, \u00a0Allstate Financial<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kenburbary\">Ken Burbary\tstrategist\t Advisory Services Ernst &amp; Young<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alanedgett\">Alan Edgett\t Sr. Director, Digital Strategy &amp; Innovation\tExperian (FTSE)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/wilder\">Scott K. Wilder,\u00a0GM &#8211; Online Communities \/ Social Media, Intuit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mdlehman\">Matthew Lehman, \u00a0Web Experience Director, Progressive Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/edterpening\">Ed Terpening, \u00a0VP Social Network Marketing, Wells Fargo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christinemorrison\">Christine Morrison Roszak, Social Media Marketing Manager, Intuit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/annaliekillian\">Annalie Killian,\u00a0Director Innovation, Communication, &amp; Collaboration, AMP Ltd <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shawnmorton\">Shawn Morton,\u00a0Director of Mobile, Social and Emerging Media, Nationwide Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/zenaweist\">Zena Weist, Director of Social Media, H&amp;R Block<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stacyriekegratz\">Stacy Gratz, Social Media Marketing Manager, American Express<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stevefurman\">Steve Furman, Director, Design, Customer Experience and Social Media at Discover Financial Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/davidmeiselman\">David Meiselman, Director of Digital\/Web Strategy, The Hanover Insurance Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianengland\">Brian England, Marketing Manager, Social Media Strategist, Western Union<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jennefermeyer\">Jennefer Meyer, \u00a0VP Social Media Strategies, BBVA Compass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rhondasloan\">Rhonda Sloan, Associate Director &#8211; PR, Web and Online Strategies, American General Life Companies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/suzannestull\">Suzanne Stull, Social Media &amp; Brand Manager, E-Business, Discover Financial Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/keithpaul\">Keith Paul, Online Experience Specialist, MassMutual Financial Group<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Health and Life Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/robertstanke\">Bob Stanke\tCommunity Manager, Interactive Community Manager | Social Marketing Strategist \t Life Time Fitness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shwen\">Shwen  Gwee, \u00a0 Lead New Media Communications, Vertex Pharmaceuticals <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marcusfrank\">Marcus Frank,\u00a0Director of User Experience &amp; Digital Strategy\tLockheed Martin, National Cancer Institute Contract<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cschick\">Charlie Schick, Sr Media Producer, Children&#8217;s Hospital Boston<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/leeaase\">Lee Aase, Communications Manager, Mayo Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rhazlett\">Bob Hazlett \u00a0Internet E-Marketing Liaison at ALSAC\/ St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gdmatthews\">Greg Matthews \u00a0Consumer Innovation, Humana<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/htpotter\">Holly Potter \u00a0VP Public Relations, Kaiser Permanente<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/erinmacartney\">Erin Macartney, Public Affairs Specialist\/Social Media, Palo Alto Medical Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vincegolla\">Vince Golla, Director, Digital Media and Syndication, Kaiser Permanente<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/keith-boswell\/3\/9b5\/a44\">Keith Boswell \u00a0Director, Digital Marketing Strategy, Kaiser Permanente<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/erinmacartney\">Erin Macartney\u2019s, \u00a0Public Affairs Specialist\/Social Media Palo Alto Medical Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nickpdawson\">Nick Dawson, Director of Communications &amp; Community Engagement at Bon Secours Health System<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hospitality, Food Service<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/virginiasuliman\">Virginia Suliman, Vice President &#8211; Websites, Hilton<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cassandraimfeldjeyaram\">Cassandra Imfeld Jeyaram, Social Marketing and Promotions Manager, InterContinental Hotels Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/kara-imai\/1\/931\/740\">Kara Imai Senior Director, Online Marketing at Hawaii Visitors &amp; Convention Bureau <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/pamelanaumes\">Pamela Naumes \u00a0Web\/Interactive Marketing, The Cheesecake Factory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/john-b-moore\/a\/359\/848\">John B. Moore \u00a0Social Media Administrator, B and B Hospitality Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shannonmcdowell\">Shannon McDowell, Director, Website Management &amp; Communication, Hilton Worldwide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gavinbaker\">Gavin Baker, Social Media Manager, Ruby Tuesday, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dplazas\">Diana Plazas, Director, Doubletree Online Marketing at Hilton Hotels Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Government, Armed Services, Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/scottmcilnay\">Scott McIlnay, Director, Emerging Media Integration at Dept. of the Navy, Office of Information, U.S. Navy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michaelboehmercincinnati\">Mike Boehmer, \u00a0Senior public relations specialist Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sonnygill1\">Sonny Gill, Online Marketing and Social Media Strategist, DeVry University<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sherrimaxson\">Sherri Maxson \u00a0Director, Digital Marketing at DeVry University<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Media and Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andrewdeannystrom\">Andrew D. Nystrom, Sr. Producer, Social Media + Emerging Platforms, \u00a0The Los Angeles Times<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/charlesmiller310\">Charles Miller\t\t\tDirector, Digital Care\/Social Media Strategy \tDIRECTV, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mikehall03\">Michael Hall\t\t\tDirector of NESN.com\tNew England Sports Network<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jrichman\">Jason Richman\t\t\tDirector, Digital Product Strategy &amp; Development   \tNBC Universal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/laurentcourtines\">Laurent  Courtines  \t\t\tCommunity Manager \tAOL , Games.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/danielthornton\">Dan Thornton\t\t\tDigital Marketing Manager, \u00a0Absolute Radio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emstock\">EM Stock\t\t\tStudio Community Lead, \u00a0Paragon Studios<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/charlesmiller310\">Charles Miller\u00a0Director, Digital Care\/Social Media Strategy, \u00a0DIRECTV<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/worleygirl\">Amy Worley, \u00a0Vice President of Marketing, \u00a0Andrews McMeel Publishing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jessicaberlin\">Jessica Berlin Social Media Manager at Cirque du Soleil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/robertmichaelmurray\">Robert Michael Murray \u00a0Vice President, Social Media, National Geographic Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/in\/casiestewart\">Casie Stewart, Digital Marketing Coordinator, MuchMusic &amp; MTV, CTV<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kjophoto\">Kelly Owen,<\/a><span style=\"white-space: pre;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kjophoto\"> <\/a><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kjophoto\"> Social Media Manager and Strategist with SPEED Channel, Inc, Fox<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tomfishman\">Tom Fishman, Manager, Social Media &amp; Community at MTV Networks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Retail<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/winniehsia\">Winnie Hsia\t\t\tSocial Media Specialist\tWhole Foods Market<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/barry-judge\/0\/b3\/642\">Barry Judge\tstrategist\t\tCMO, Best Buy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tbdigital\">Tracy Benson, Digital \/ Interactive &amp; Emerging Technologies at Best Buy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dgarciano\">Denise Garciano, \u00a0 Social Media Manager, \u00a0PacSun <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/garykoelling\">Gary Koelling \t\t\tDirector Emerging Media Technology, Best Buy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stephaniepike\">Stephanie Pike,\u00a0Director, eCommerce Product Development\t Sears Holdings Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vaninadelobelle\">Vanina Delobelle,\u00a0Manager, eCommerce Product Management at Sears Holdings Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/ed-gawronski\/8\/b1b\/875\">Ed Gawronski VP, Digital Marketing, Kohls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/dan-giordan\/1\/2a2\/385\">Daniel Giordan, Creative Director, Social Commerce Sears Holdings Corp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/alexandra-wheeler\/6\/bba\/762\">Alexandra Wheeler, Digital Strategy , Starbucks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Technology, Hardware, Networking, Component, Computer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lendevanna\">Len Devanna, Director Web Strategy &amp; Operations,\u00a0EMC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lionelm\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gunjanr\">Gunjan Rawal, World-wide Marketing Manager, Intel Software Network<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/johnearnhardt\">John Earnhardt, \u00a0Senior Manager, Global Media Operations Cisco Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/johnearnhardt\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lasandrabrill\">LaSandra Brill\t Sr Manager, Digital &amp; Event Marketing at Cisco Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/richardbinhammer\">Richard Binhammer\t Senior Manager, Dell<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/davidmastronardi\">Dave Mastronardi\t Product Manager \/ Implementation Architect, Raytheom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/bill-pearson\/1\/633\/659\">Bill Pearson\t Manager, Intel Software Network\tIntel Corp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/aarontersteeg\">Aaron Tersteeg\t Community Manager\tIntel Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bryanrhoads\">Bryan Rhoads\t Sr. Digital Marketing Strategist\tIntel Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ameliabarton\">Amy Barton,\u00a0New Media Communications Manager Intel Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/bob-duffy\/4\/ba2\/b81\">Bob Duffy, \u00a0Social Media Strategist Intel Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kenekaplan\">Ken Kaplan, \u00a0Broadcast and New Media Manager, Global Communications\tIntel Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adamchristensen\">Adam Christensen, \u00a0Social Media Communications Manager\tIBM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeanettegibson\">Jeanette Gibson, Director, New Media, Cisco Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amiepaxton\">Amie Throndson, \u00a0Social Media Manager, Dell Inc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/angela-losasso\/3\/a44\/738\">Angela LoSasso\t Global Social Media Strategy and Programs, Hewlett-Packard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/deirdrewalsh\">Deirdre Walsh, Community and Social Media Manager, National Instruments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/deirdrewalsh\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/annierodkins\">Annie Rodkins, \u00a0Program Manager\tIntel Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/annierodkins\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/kelly-ripley-feller\/0\/5b7\/949\">Kelly Ripley Feller, \u00a0Social Media Strategist, Sales &amp; Marketing Group, Intel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adamgartenberg\">Adam Gartenberg, Program Director, Information Management Marketing and Strategy IBM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cejames\">Chris James, \u00a0Social Media Strategist, \u00a0Advanced Micro Devices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/toddwatson\">Todd Watson\t Social Media and Search Marketing Manager, IBM Software Group IBM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jamiepappas\">Jamie Pappas\t Manager, Social Media Strategy, EMC Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/colleenswanger\">Colleen Swanger \u00a0 Director, Graphics and Digital Marketing, NCR<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/frosty\">Tony &#8220;Frosty&#8221; Welch \u00a0Lead Social Media Strategist and Community Manager : Personal Systems Group, HP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tawneekendall\">Tawnee Kendall \u00a0Social Media Manager, Creative Labs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/amy-paquette\/1\/a9b\/6b4\">Amy Paquette, Sr. Manager, New Media Communications, Cisco<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/zoya-fallah\/9\/45a\/a16\">Zoya Fallah, \u00a0Social Media Manager, SP Video, Cisco Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/colleenseery\">Colleen Seery, Social Media &amp; Customer Relationship Marketing, ECI Telecom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tangyslice\">Frank Days, Director, New and Social Media, Novell<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stephaniemarx\">Stephanie Marx, Social Media &amp; Web Marketing, Cisco Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/williamrobb\">William Robb, Social Media Marketing, Cisco<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/slazarus\">Steven Lazarus, Lead Strategist, Social Media &amp; Interactive Marketing for SOA and WebSphere Software, IBM<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Technology, Software, Internet<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/diane-davidson\/0\/659\/6a4\">Diane Davidson\t\t\tSr. Manager of Customer Success and Community Program\tCisco, the WebEx Technology group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stedjamulia\">Steven Tedjamulia,\u00a0Sr. Product Manager \tOpen Text, Vignette Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/anton-chiang\/1\/397\/737\">Anton  Chiang  \t\t\tMarketing Programs Manager, Web Communities and Social Media\tJuniper Networks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alisonbolen\">Alison Bolen\t\t\tEditor, sascom magazine and sascom voices blog, \u00a0SAS <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marilynpratt\">Marilyn  Pratt \t\t\tCommunity Evangelist \tSAP Labs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lacykemp\">Lacy (Doolin) Kemp,\u00a0Social Media Communications Specialist\tRealNetworks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/marty-collins\/0\/b0\/7ba\">Marty Collins \t\t\tGroup Marketing Manager \tMicrosoft <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/markyolton\">Mark Yolton\t\t\tSenior Vice President &#8211; SAP Community Network \tSAP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianellefritz\">Brian Ellefritz\tstrategist\t Sr. Director, Social Media Marketing SAP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/holly-valdez\/4\/530\/231\">Holly Valdez\t\t\tMarketing Programs Manager \t Cisco WebEx<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/citrixsystems\">Rick Reich\t\t\t Sr. Mgr, Social Media &amp; Technologies \tCitrix Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mariapoveromo\">Maria Poveromo, Group Manager, Social Media, Adobe Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianjwatkins\">Brian Watkins, \u00a0Social Media Manager, Formerly Omniture, Adobe Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianjwatkins\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sbellamkonda\">Shashi Bellamkonda\t\t\tSocial Media Swami \tNetwork Solution<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sbellamkonda\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nataliehanson\">Natalie Hanson\t\t\tDirector, Global Business Operations\t  SAP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stevebendt\">Steve Bendt\tstrategist\u00a0Sr Marketing Manager Social Media\tMicrosoft<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/justinkestelyn\">Justin Kestelyn\t\t\tSenior Director, Oracle Technology Network &amp; Developer Programs\tOracle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lornali\">Lorna Li\t\t\tSEO &amp; Social Media Marketing Manager \tSalesforce.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hidavekim\">David Kim\t\t\tGrp Manager, Online Marketing and Communities \tSymantec<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hidavekim\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karensnyd\">Karen Snyder\t\t\tNew Media Program Manager\tVerisign<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karensnyd\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fritzpw\">Fred \u201cFritz\u201d Alberti\t\t\tDirector of Social Media \tSalem Web Network<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vishalganeriwala\">Vishal Ganeriwala\t Sr. Manager Citrix Ready Program\tCitrix Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/peterparkes\">Peter Parkes, Social Media Communications Lead at Skype<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/conversationagent\">Valeria Maltoni\u2019s, \u00a0Director, Marketing Communications SunGard Availability Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/betsy-aoki\/3\/940\/211\">Betsy Aoki \u00a0Sr. Program\/Product Manager, Social Media, Microsoft Bing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kirawampler\">Kira Scherer Wampler Word of Mouth\/Social Marketing Leader, Small Business Division at Intuit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marcusnelson\">Marcus Nelson, Director of Product Marketing, Salesforce.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.LinkedIn.com\/in\/MichaelProcopio\">Michael Procopio, Social Media Strategist, HP Software<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kwickre\">Karen Wickre, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, Google<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dhaliwal\">Gurmeet Dhaliwal \u00a0VP, Internet Marketing at CA (formerly Computer Associates)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/justinkistner\">Justin Kistner, Sr. Manager Social Media Marketing, Webtrends<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/winton-%22sonny%22-adcock-pmp\/2\/467\/249\">Winton &#8220;Sonny&#8221; Adcock, Program Manager, Social Media &amp; Customer Channel for Technical Support, Intel Corp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jamiegrenney\">Jamie Grenney \u00a0Sr. Director of Social Media at Salesforce.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/lynn-r-girotto\/0\/1a2\/244\">Lynn R. Girotto, Sr.Director at Microsoft, Bing, Exchange, Mobile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ch.linkedin.com\/in\/klingbrian\">Brian Kling, Social Media Manager, Autodesk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Community Managers at Corporations<\/strong><br \/>\nThe \u00a0community manager is primarily externally facing, and interacts with customers as the public face of the company. \u00a0They are primarily customer advocates, evangelists, bloggers, community moderators, \u00a0and experts at using social technologies to communicate. \u00a0We honor them every fourth Monday of January on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.web-strategist.com\/blog\/2010\/01\/25\/community-manager-appreciation-day-cmad-every-4th-monday-of-jan\/\">Community Manager Appreciation Da<\/a>y. \u00a0To keep the focus tight, this list is only of corporate community managers, and not those on contract at community platform vendors or service companies on contract.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Automotive<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/smarino\">Sylvia Marino\t Executive Director &#8211; Community Operations Edmunds.com Automotive<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Business Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tomablewhite\">Tom Ablewhite\t Community Manager, Client Developer Network, Thomson Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/il.linkedin.com\/in\/mikemintz\">Michael Mintz, \u00a0Lead Community Manager of Connected LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alinwagnerlahmy\">Alin Wagner-Lahmy<\/a><span style=\"white-space: pre;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alinwagnerlahmy\">, Senior Product Manager &#8211; Social Media for Lawyers at LexisNexis<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"white-space: pre;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/mricard\">Michael Ricard, Enterprise Community Manager, Reed Elsevier<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Governement, Armed Services, Education<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cfritchle\">Chase Fritchle, Community Manager at DeVry University<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/pub\/stuart-brown\/6\/558\/1a6\">Stuart Brown, Web Developments and Online Communities Manager at The Open University<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hospitality and Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/katierhamlin\">Katie Hamlin Community Manager, Fodor&#8217;s Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Electronics, Devices, Mobile<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sukhjitme\">Sukhjit Ghag\tCommunity manager\t Social Media Evangelist\tSony Electronics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/in\/michellekostya\">Michelle Kostya, Community Manager, Research in Motion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/juhish\">Juha-Matti Heikkinen \u00a0Manager, Social Web and Communities, Nokia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Financial Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fransansalone\">Fran Sansalone\t Calais Community Manager, Thomson Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fransansalone\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joseantoniogallego\">Jose Antonio Gallego\u00a0Online Community Manager BBVA (Spain)<\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tewalkerjr\">Tim Walker \u00a0Editor and blogger for Hoover&#8217;s owned by Dun &amp; Bradstreet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/pub\/mara-tolja\/11\/3a4\/77b\">Mara Tolja, Collaboration Community Manager, Deutsche Bank<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tombuchheim\">Tom Buchheim, Social Media Administrator, American Family Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Technology, Hardware, Networking, Component, Computer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lionelm\">Lionel Menchaca, Chief Blogger, Dell Inc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lionelm\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jabancroft\">Josh Bancroft\t Social Media Expert Intel Software Network<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/josh-hilliker\/2\/297\/aa8\">Joshua Hilliker\t Intel vPro Expert Center &#8211; Community Manager Intel Corp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sandoval2\">Michael Sandoval\t Global Communities Manager Texas Instruments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/pollypearson\">Polly Pearson, VP Employment Brand and Strategy Engagement, EMC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amungara\">Ajay Mungara, \u00a0Product Marketing &amp; Community Manager at Intel Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/justinfogarty\">Justin Fogarty Online Community Manager at Ariba<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Technology, Software, Internet<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lskrocki\">Linda Skrocki\u00a0Community Manager\tLinda Skrocki Sun Microsystems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/justinkestelyn\">Justin Kestelyn\t Senior Director, Oracle Technology Network &amp; Developer Programs\tOracle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/robyntippins\">Robyn Tippins\t Community Manager, Yahoo! Developer Network Yahoo!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/robyntippins\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ericakuhl\">Erica Kuhl Sr. Community Manager, Salesforce.com Community\tSalesforce.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/de.linkedin.com\/in\/ccmehil\">Craig Cmehil\t Community Evangelist SDN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kellieparker\">Kellie Parker\t Community Manager, Sega<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/luxemburg\">Rachel Luxemburg<\/a><span style=\"white-space: pre;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/luxemburg\"> <\/a><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/luxemburg\"> Group Manager Developer Relations Adobe Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/jonmountjoy\">Jon Mountjoy\t Community Manager &amp; Editor-In-Chief Salesforce.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/scott-jones\/2\/806\/965\">Scott Jones\t Manager, SAP EcoHub Content Operations SAP Labs <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/microsoftjobsblog.com\/blog\/jeff-sandquist\/\">Jeff Sandquist, Senior Director Platform Evangelism, Microsoft<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/melissadaniels\">Melissa Daniels, Sr. Community Manager at Yahoo!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/johnmarktroyer\">John Troyer, Sr Manager, Communities at VMware, Inc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hchamp\">Heather Champ, Director of Community at Flickr, Yahoo!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/marilyn-jaynes\/1\/59a\/1a1\">Marilyn Jaynes, Y! Answers Community Manager, Yahoo!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brendalaw\">Brenda Law, Shine Community Manager, Yahoo!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/elsa-chang\/10\/894\/34\">Elsa Chang Community Manager at Yahoo!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/benjamingaines\">Ben Gaines, Community Manager, Adobe Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ericaleep\">Erica Leep, Community Manager, RightNow<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Social Media Researchers and Social Media Product Managers at Corporations<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen I started this list in 2008, I didn&#8217;t have a specific slot for researchers and product managers who are creating these products. These roles are not folks who are using the technologies for marketing, support, or other business use cases (end users) but instead are researching and creating the products that the above professionals will use in their jobs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alanlepo\">Alan Lepofsky, Director of Product Marketing Socialtext<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alanlepo\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adamnash\">Adam Nash, Product Vice President, Search &amp; Platform Products LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rawnshah\">Rawn Shaw, Social Software Knowledge Practices Lead IBM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/lili-cheng\/0\/25\/b46\">Lili Cheng Research &#8211; Group Manager at Microsoft<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joshe\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/profile?\">Suzanne Minassian\t Product Manager, Lotus Connections IBM Lotus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jakekuramoto\">Jake Kuramoto\t Product Manager\t Oracle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/frankgruber\">Frank Gruber\t Principal Product Manager of Lifestream Platform AOL<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/zeller\">Matthais Zeller\t Group Product Manager, Enterprise Rich Internet Applications Adobe Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mozhussain\">Moz Hussain\t Director of Product Management Microsoft Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/jennifer-page\/5\/8a\/1a0\">Jen Page, Product Marketing Manager for RightNow Social Experience<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I&#8217;m passionate about what these folks do, as <a href=\"http:\/\/redcouch.typepad.com\/weblog\/2008\/10\/using-lethal-ge.html\">I, myself, was a strategist\/community manager at an enterprise corporation a few years ago<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an industry watcher, I look at trends, data, spending, technologies, yet what&#8217;s really important is watching the trend of professionals as they grow into these roles managing disruptive technologies. \u00a0Update: Brian Hayashi has created a spreadsheet of this with additional info &#8211;like Twitter handles. 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