rae navarre
marketing director
As the Marketing Director at SJS, Rae brings extensive experience in branding and strategic marketing to the firm. She also serves on the Community Involvement and Events Committees, reinforcing her passion for fostering connections and engagement.
A Toledo native, Rae attended St. Ursula Academy before earning her Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Technology from Bowling Green State University. She also studied at the Studio Arts Center International in Florence, Italy—where her true love of coffee began.
With expertise in branding, websites, video, photography, social media, and digital marketing, Rae is passionate about crafting meaningful messages that help brands connect with their audiences. Her dedication to community-driven marketing was evident in her role as Marketing Manager for the Downtown Sylvania Association, where she fostered business collaboration, strengthened branding efforts, and enhanced economic development through strategic branding initiatives and events.
Most recently, Rae worked at Owens Corning as a Creative Project Manager, leading teams to ensure projects stayed on track and within budget. Now, she enjoys collaborating with the SJS team to bring ideas to life and elevate the firm’s brand presence.
Outside of work, Rae enjoys spending time outdoors with her family—including her two children and golden retriever, Nelson—traveling, practicing yoga, reading, going to local coffee shops and playing pickleball.
