We are excited to officially introduce you to Jennifer Knighton, our new Vice President of Sales and Marketing! Jennifer began with Aeries earlier this year—just in time to join us for AeriesCon Spring 2023—and has hit the ground running since.
Leading Growth and Expansion
In this newly-formed position, Jennifer leads the Sales & Marketing Division with a focus on:
- Powering Aeries’ growth in the emerging Texas K-12 market
- Strengthening Aeries’ leadership position in California
- Building relationships with schools of all sizes across Texas
- Overseeing the strategic partnership program to deliver fully integrated experiences that accelerate student success
A Commitment to Relationships
“Since Aeries Software began, we have emphasized establishing strong relationships with school districts. That begins with the high standards in how we conduct ourselves in fairly representing the product and company in our sales and marketing efforts to potential customers”, says Aeries President Brent Lloyd. ”I am excited to bring in a strong leader in Jennifer to embody those values and help bring our quality solutions and services to our current and future customers. With her career in education technology, I am confident in Jennifer’s capabilities to support our customers at a high level that truly values them.”
A Proven Leader in Education Technology
Jennifer brings over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing, including 20 years in education technology specifically.
Jennifer brings an impressive, demonstrated history of leadership and sales knowledge with 25 years of sales and marketing experience and 20 years of experience in education technology specifically.
Career Highlights
Before joining Aeries, Jennifer served as:
- Director of Sales at Swing Education – Rebuilt and led the sales team, developed processes, and established Swing’s strong market presence in Texas.
- Key leadership roles at Eduphoria, Turnitin, and Apple, where she gained extensive experience driving growth and delivering impactful EdTech solutions.
Jennifer’s leadership is grounded in a deep understanding of the education sector and a passion for connecting schools with tools that support student success.
A Personal Connection to Aeries’ Mission
As a native Texan, Jennifer is excited to play a role in Aeries’ expansion into her home state.
“Aeries’ expansion into our great state initially drew me to the company, and its core value of customer-centricity aligns with my own commitment to education and student success. Over the past four months, I’ve loved getting to know my colleagues, customers, and partners. We’re setting the foundation for the future of Aeries, and I couldn’t be more honored to embark on this journey together.”
Say Hello to Jennifer!
Outside the office, Jennifer enjoys cooking, reading, and getting on the tennis court as much as possible. We are excited to have her on board with us. If you see Jennifer at a conference or on your site, be sure to say hi!