Heidi Strand
Co-owner and Co-founder
- Strengthsfinder
- Strategic, Communication, Ideation, Activator, Adaptability
- Volunteer Organizations
- Oshkosh Area United Way
More About Heidi
Having graduated from the University of Minnesota with a self-designed B.S. degree in Business Management and Industrial-Organizational Psychology, I thought my career would lead me toward a role in human resources.
Imagine my surprise when my first job out of college was with Target® Headquarters—in the men’s underwear department. It was that humbling experience that quickly led me to work for Kinko’s® as a recruiter for several years. It was there that I found my love of marketing.
In 2002, with a two-year-old in hand, I left my role with the Grand Opera Foundation to start Blue Door Consulting with Brenda Haines. Three office spaces later, a grown child and a team of more than 40 people, Blue Door Consulting has become my home and family.
Fun Facts
- Favorite Adult Beverage
- Chardonnay (oaked) followed immediately by a Vodka Gimlet with olives
- Bucket List Item
- Travel the world, including visiting an elephant sanctuary, spending time in a Buddhist monastery, riding a camel through the Sahara, and learning to make wine
- Pet Peeve
- Poor tippers
- Foodie
- Yes! Indian, Thai, Mediterranean … you name it! I love to cook and am passionate about organic and locally grown foods.
- Three Adjectives That Describe Me
- Opinionated. Loud. Honest.
- Who I Would Like To Have Dinner With (Live, Dead Or Fictional)
- Richard Branson or Warren Buffet. I think both are amazing visionaries, and I would love the opportunity to pick their brains and garner greater insight into their thorough processes.
- Favorite Games
- “May I” (a competitive card game) and SCRABBLE
- Favorite Holiday
- The 4th of July—Because sitting outside in the beautiful weather and looking to the sky with family, friends and food is my perfect evening.
Seize the day. share the love.
Send Us a Message
If you’re looking for a trusted partner to guide you on a path of innovative marketing solutions, Blue Door Consulting is the agency for you! Let’s do this!
"*" indicates required fields