Luke Mennen

Luke joined Marts&Lundy in 2024, bringing deep expertise in data infrastructure, analytics, business intelligence, and applied artificial intelligence. He is driven by a passion for translating complex data into practical insights that help organizations make better decisions and operate more effectively. With a strong foundation in both business strategy and technical analytics, Luke specializes in designing the systems, frameworks, and governance needed to ensure data is trusted, accessible, and actionable.

Before joining the firm, Luke served as a Senior Analytics Consultant at Windstream, where he played a pivotal role in configuring internal data systems and developing end‑to‑end business intelligence solutions to support software delivery forecasting. His work focused on building scalable data pipelines, improving data quality and structure, and delivering analytical tools that supported operational planning and executive decision‑making.

Earlier in his career, Luke spent four years at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, where he contributed to establishing a Data Analytics department focused on using data to strengthen decision‑making across fundraising and advancement operations. Across roles, his work reflects a deep understanding of the full analytics lifecycle—from data infrastructure and reporting to advanced analytics and emerging AI applications that enhance insight, efficiency, and organizational readiness.