For more than two decades, Lisa S. Budinger has built a career around one consistent theme: transforming challenges into measurable, successful business outcomes. A natural strategist with a passion for elevating customer success and accelerating revenue, she has worked across global enterprises, diverse industries, and complex technical landscapes to help organizations achieve clarity, alignment, and growth.

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Spring Advisory Group reflects Lisa’s broader philosophy: that strong systems, strong communication, and strong leadership create extraordinary results. She has helped organizations rethink their sales motions, strengthen customer messaging, implement process improvements, and coach emerging leaders.

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Her earlier roles with Palo Alto Networks, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Check Point Software Technologies gave her deep experience across technical sales, Fortune 200 account management, and global operations. And as President & CEO of the Arizona College Scholarship Foundation, she combined business strategy with mission-driven leadership—securing millions in new partnerships and expanding the organization’s reach across the state.

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Lisa holds an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BA in Spanish from Texas Christian University, along with multiple certifications and industry awards. She is committed to giving back to her community through board service and volunteer leadership.