• She founded Capps Marketing in 1994, based on more than 15 years of leading marketing programs for a variety of companies – with her corporate career culminating as Vice President of Marketing for General Growth Properties, one of the world’s largest shopping center developers.
• Today, she personally consults with all Capps Marketing clients, provides analysis and assembles tactical teams based on the needs of each project.
• Martha is a 1978 graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, IA with a Public Relations/Advertising degree.
• Her off-duty interests revolve around books, running, biking and the never-ending pursuit of the perfect meal (preferably cooked by someone else!) and wine to go with it.

Beyond the office

• Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA), 1994 to present
• Board of Directors, Community Enhancement Committee Chair, Awards Committee Chair
• Caring Tree – Helping Students In Need. Co-Founder, 1992
• Board of Directors, 2000 to 2008
• Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce, 2002 to present
• Ambassador Committee and Education Committee
• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), 1994 to 2002
• Co-Chair Minnesota Idea Exchange, Marketing and Management Institute Instructor, Marketing Excellence Awards Judge, Senior Certified Marketing Director Accredidation
• Marketing Speaker/Panelist
• Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women, 2001
• Home Furnishings Market, 2000 and 2002
• Embry Riddle Aeronautical Conference, 2000
• Drake University Parents Board, 2007-present