Elaine Gerbers Joins AMQ as New Director of Product Management

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AMQ is pleased to announce the appointment of Elaine Gerbers, MBA, as Director of Product Management.

In this role, Gerbers will lead AMQ’s product strategy and development initiatives, bringing her extensive experience in materials innovation, cross-functional leadership, and strategic growth planning to the company’s expanding product portfolio.

Gerbers joins AMQ from Herman Miller, where she served as Director of Materials (CMF) for the MillerKnoll global brand portfolio. Over her 10-year tenure, she led the Color, Materials, and Finishes product management and development teams, driving cross-brand strategies that enhanced operational efficiency, sustainability, and design innovation.

With a career spanning more than 15 years in product management and marketing — including previous roles at Sassy Baby Products and Brunswick Bowling — Gerbers brings a well-rounded perspective to product development that bridges creativity and analytics. 

“Elaine’s deep understanding of product systems, her strategic vision, and her ability to inspire teams make her an exceptional addition to AMQ,” said Ryan VanderPloeg, Vice President of AMQ. “Her expertise will be instrumental as we continue to evolve our product portfolio to meet the changing needs of today’s workplace.”

Gerbers holds an MBA from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad Graduate School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in business from Grand Valley State University. 

 

 

 

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