Shelby Watson ’16, M.B.A. ’17 works as an Account Executive for J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print, where she has been a key team member since 2018. She began as the company’s first Inside Sales Representative and later supported production operations during the pandemic. Shelby partners with non-profit organizations, as well as startups and international brands to bring their marketing and packaging visions to life on paper, leveraging her deep understanding of production processes to deliver tailored solutions.
The Skowhegan, ME native holds both a bachelor’s degree in management and an MBA from Thomas College. Her time as a student helped her develop a passion for leadership and community engagement and she has enjoyed being an alumni ambassador for Thomas College Day of Giving since completing her degrees.
In addition to her work at J.S. McCarthy, Shelby works as a Producer of L.L. Bean’s Summer in the Park concert series, coordinating performances by national and international artists.
Shelby resides in Auburn and enjoys attending concerts, skiing, yoga, and playing adult league soccer.
At 28-years-old, Shelby is the youngest board member in the history of Thomas College.