Linda McGovern

Linda McGovern has worked for USG for the past eight years.  She started as the director of marketing communications and now serves as the VP of Global Marketing.  In her role, Linda is responsible for global branding as well as the development of marketing strategies and programs for all global businesses, including support for new product launches, dealer and field marketing, sport marketing and sponsorships, customer events, advertising, public relations, social media and interactive activity. 

Prior to joining USG, Linda spent five years in marketing at Navistar working on branding, marketing communications, customer events and dealer promotions.  She has also worked in the healthcare and logistics / distribution industries as a marketing professional.

Linda graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in advertising and journalism and received her masters from Northwestern University.  She serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Chicago chapter of the Business Marketing Association and is on the Board of Directors for BPA Worldwide.  She is also an active member of the Association of National Advertisers.

When not working, she resides in Park Ridge, IL with her husband, her son Ryan and daughter Audrey.  She enjoys running, biking, skiing, hiking and traveling with her family.