Greg Mackey

At Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, I own end-to-end analytics initiatives, from defining business questions and success metrics to delivering actionable recommendations.

I build and maintain Power BI and Excel dashboards that help leadership monitor KPIs, track objectives, and identify improvement opportunities. I also develop automated reporting pipelines with Power Query and advanced Excel techniques to improve accessibility, accuracy, and efficiency.

Previously, at Northern Lights Food Service, I managed inventory, purchasing, and operational data for a $30M annual food service operation. I used sales trends, demand forecasting, and performance metrics to support purchasing decisions, reduce waste, improve inventory efficiency, and identify cost-reduction opportunities.

My background also includes department operations at Fareway and agricultural research data management at Monsanto. I enjoy translating complex datasets into clear recommendations, improving processes through quantitative analysis, and helping stakeholders become more effective users of data.