Why I Mentor

Mary Hickey has a degree in marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has 23 years experience as a marketing executive, including consulting work with companies such as Microsoft, Dole and Cisco Systems. In 2002, she co-founded Renaissance Urn Co., San Francisco, www.renaissanceurns.com and www.nextgenmemorials.com. Her innovative products for the funeral industry have won design awards and are sold through Costco.com, funeral home and cremation societies. She also wrote a book titled, "Planning a Celebration of Life, How to turn a memorial service into a celebration of life". The book is sold on Amazon.com. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Entrepreneur Magazine and on CBS. When she’s not running her business, you can find her racing sailboats, playing tennis, skiing, riding her scooter or walking her spoiled dog, Kelly.