Bio

Julie brings extensive hands-on management experience at a number of growth-oriented, middle market businesses, including both consumer-oriented and business services companies. While at Starbucks Corporation from 2000 to 2004, Julie advised on the North American expansion strategy and participated in its execution, growing store count from approximately 3,500 to nearly 10,000 during her tenure. An attorney, Julie served as counsel at Linens 'n Things during its acquisition in 2006. Additionally, as an associate at Riker Danzig, a large regional law firm in the New York area, she has represented numerous middle market clients in the negotiation, development, disposition, and restructuring of their real estate holdings. More recently, she has managed a marketing team at a closely held and rapidly growing business services company. Earlier in her career, Julie was a management consultant at Meaghan Jared Partners, a Seattle-based management consulting firm focusing on healthcare institutions. Julie is a member of the bars of New Jersey and Federal District Court. She holds a B.A. from George Washington University and a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University.