Ms. Klingel is a transformational sales and business development leader with a record of building market value. Peggy has over twenty years of successful leadership experience in sales, finance and operations. Whether challenged to launch a startup venture, facilitate an aggressive turnaround or accelerate expansion within a high-growth business unit, Peggy has delivered strong financial results.

Peggy is currently with Allstate’s Corporate Development team where she is leading startup engagement strategy and programs. Prior to Allstate Peggy led sales and business development initiatives for technology and services startups and turnaround companies in a variety of industries.

Peggy is a C.P.A., holds an M.B.A. from Northern Illinois University as well as a Bachelor’s of Accountancy from Marquette University.  Peggy also holds Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) insurance designations.