Amy Thielking was born and raised in Iowa, where she continues to live with her family. A graduate of Des Moines Area Community College and Iowa State University, Amy proudly supports the Iowa Hawkeyes, despite her Cyclone alma mater.
Amy began her career in 2001 as a marketing intern at Burke Corporation in Nevada, Iowa. She has held various marketing roles, and in 2021, she transitioned to her current position as senior sales manager with Hormel Ingredient Solutions. This role allows her to blend her marketing expertise with her relationship-driven approach to deliver innovative solutions for food and pet-food manufacturers.