Missy Killian
Events & Marketing
Missy is Ventura’s dynamic Senior Marketing & Events Manager—part designer, part planner, part strategist, and 100% creative powerhouse. With over 20 years of professional and entrepreneurial experience, she brings a sharp analytical lens to streamlining operations, communications, design, and event planning. With a background in graphic design, Missy infuses every project with creativity—whether she’s planning an event or fine-tuning business operations behind the scenes. She thrives on collaboration, big-picture thinking, and adding just the right amount of sparkle to everything she touches.
At Ventura, Missy leads all things marketing and events—from social media and digital content to website management and event execution. Equal parts creative and process-driven, Missy turns big ideas into actionable, beautifully executed plans. Her favorite creative tool is Canva, where she’s actively earning certifications and building expertise—though she’s still got a soft spot for Adobe Illustrator.
Before joining Ventura in 2021, Missy was a Senior Buyer in the Garden and Outdoor Living categories, and previously in the Household/Kitchen, and Winter Sports arenas, bringing deep product knowledge and customer insight to her current work. She also gained valuable event planning and hospitality experience working in Sales & Catering at a downtown Minneapolis hotel. Missy’s early jobs included lifeguard, barista, and snowboard instructor—proving she’s always been equal parts adaptable, adventurous, and customer-focused.
Missy holds a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and a Certificate in Project Management from the University of St. Thomas (Opus College of Business Mini MBA Program). She continues to stay curious and current in digital marketing, branding, and design trends.
Outside the office, Missy loves travel, the great outdoors, yoga, and soaking up all four seasons—yes, even winter. As a passionate foodie, gardener, and live music lover, she draws daily inspiration from the vibrant culture of Minneapolis, where creativity and community collide. Missy lives in Minneapolis, MN, and is originally from Madison, WI.