Kris Pettit is a marketing and communications leader with experience working across multiple industries, including retail, higher education and non profit. She is a servant leader who understands how to tap into her strengths and the strengths of others to deliver.

As a first generation college graduate, combined with a decade working in higher education, Kris knows firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate higher education and the critical need for support for students.

In her current role as the Vice President of Brand Marketing at MADD, Kris leads with passion and focus on the impaired driving prevention mission.

Kris lives in the Southwest metro with her husband, Jason, their three children, and the family dog. She is a graduate of St. Cloud State University, lived abroad for over a year, and completed an Executive Leadership certificate from the University of St. Thomas. As a quintessential extrovert, she spends her free time enjoying live music, reading with her book club, volunteering, traveling, game nights, and gathering with family and friends.

Kris Pettit, Board Member

Vice President Brand Marketing, MADD