Rachel Gulden

Account Director

As an Account Director in the retail technology practice area at Walker Sands, Rachel leads a number of large accounts across the B2B commerce, product information management and retail technology verticals, including CloudCraze and 1WorldSync. She oversees the media relations strategy and day-to-day account operations, as well as manages a talented team of media relations specialists.

Rachel has developed a keen understanding of the B2B tech industry and has executed a number of highly successful public relations and digital ecosystem programs. 

Rachel has a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Creighton University. After more than a year of in-house public relations experience at Omaha-based Proxibid, Rachel took a year-long sabbatical to teach high school English in Hiroshima, Japan. Drawn to Walker Sands for its company culture, industry reputation and work ethic, she started with the company shortly after returning to the U.S.

Rachel’s love for Walker Sands is trumped only by her love for shoes.

Q&A with Rachel Gulden

What is your favorite book of all time?

Oh the Places You'll Go. I don't know how he does it, but Dr. Suess somehow manages to inspire people no matter their age.

What TV or movie character best exemplifies you and why?

I wish I could say I'm as lovable as Agnes from Despicable Me, but I'm probably more like Margo, her bossy nerdy older sister.

What is your favorite place in Chicago that isn't a typical tourist destination?

My roof. I just can't get enough of that skyline.

Would you rather have the office stocked 24/7 with Starbucks coffee or Garrett's popcorn?

Starbucks. Grande soy caramel latte please.

What's the funniest thing that has happened to you at Walker Sands?

Watching everyone's true colors come out during a particularly intense came of Catch Phrase.

One thing people wouldn't know about you is?

I watch football for the marching band half time shows.

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would you live?

Colorado. I think I was a ski bum in a past life.