Jared Schnackenberg is the Vice President of Government Services with Starkey. He comes from a rich legacy of military service from relatives on both sides of his family. Previous to Starkey, he was a partner in a consulting firm, specializing on business turnarounds and agility. Prior to his consulting experience he held several executive management positions in the hearing healthcare industry, specifically in cochlear implant medical technologies. He led Oticon Medical as President, U.S., and held various positions at Advanced Bionics as Vice President, North American Sales and Service, and Director of North American Sales. He earned his Master of Arts in Audiology from the University of Northern Colorado 2003.