As an accomplished executive and a leading voice for the advancement of domestic manufacturing, Jen Guarino serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC). Prior to her current role, she led the creation of the Detroit-based manufacturer Shinola's leather manufacturing unit. Promoted to Vice President of Manufacturing, her responsibilities grew to include more categories as well as key manufacturing partnerships.
 
Ms. Guarino is sought after as a speaker and thought leader. Speaking to varied audiences from Ted Talks to industry groups, her message advocates for change and innovation. With a futuristic and human-centric eye towards manufacturing, she is on the forefront of global shifts towards sustainable and responsible supply chains. Ms. Guarino is fully committed to quality domestic manufacturing and passionate about the return of valuing tradespeople and the work they do.

Her early career focused on fashion illustration, creative direction, and product design and development. She eventually transitioned to business development, becoming Vice President of Brand Management at The Sak in 1998. In 2003 she became Co-owner and Chief Executive Officer of JW Hulme, a 100-year-old leather manufacturing firm.

In 2012 she was named Minnesota Manufacturing Awards CEO of the Year. In 2016 and 2021, she was recognized by Crain's Detroit Business as one of Michigan's 100 Most Influential Women.

Ms. Guarino holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts from the University of Oklahoma, where she competed as a Division I volleyball athlete. She also completed special study programs at the Academy of Arts, San Francisco.