Illinois Farm Bureau
The Illinois Farm Bureau is a nonprofit U.S. organization controlled by farmers who join IFB through one of the 96 county Farm Bureaus in Illinois. The organization's legal name is the Illinois Agricultural Association.
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Illinois Farm Bureau Employees
Illinois State Senate Democratic Caucus September 2014 - Present
Youth Conservation Corps August 2013 - August 2014
Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman May 2013 - August 2013
Kmart Corporation January 2009 - July 2013
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2013 - May 2013
Illinois State University's Student Government Association April 2011 - April 2013
Illinois Corn Marketing Board August 2012 - January 2013
The Inter-fraternity Council December 2011 - December 2012
Illinois Corn Growers Association May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Public Speaking, Parliamentary Procedure, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Policy, Leadership, Legislative Relations, Event Management, Leadership Development, Government, Local Government
Education
Illinois State University 2009 — 2013
B.S., Political Science & Communication Studies, Cum Laude
Midwest Professional Basketball Association August 2014 - Present
Bloomington Flex Professional Basketball November 2012 - Present
Master of Arts Painting June 2011 - Present
FIBA Americas 2015 - Present
Caribbean Basketball Confederation June 2015 - June 2015
Premier Basketball League August 2013 - January 2014
Normal CornBelters July 2012 - September 2012
WJBC Radio 1998 - 2012
Illinois Farm Bureau 2010 - 2011
Normal Fire Department 1999 - 2010
Skills
Media Relations, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, Crisis Communications..., Radio Broadcasting, Sports Play-by-play, Painting, Audio Editing, Media Skills Training, Speech Writing, News Writing, Breaking News, Technical Writing, Public Speaking, Public Address..., Voice Over, news releases, Writing, Press Releases, Broadcast, Radio, Storytelling, Social Media, Feature Articles, Broadcast Journalism, Radio Producing, Sports, Producing, Sports Writing, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Radio Host, AP Style, Sponsorship, Publicity, Broadcast Television, Facebook, Copywriting, Public Relations, Play-by-play, Editorial, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Sports Marketing, Corporate Communications
Education
Illinois State University 1990 — 1996
Master of Arts, English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communications/Broadcasting
Illinois Farm Bureau October 2011 - Present
Skills
Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Pinterest, Twitter, Radio Promotions, Agriculture, Member Relations, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Editing, Keynote, Social Promotion, Advertising, Press Releases, Farms
Education
Illinois State University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Communications and Leadership
Kankakee Community College 2010 — 2011
COUNTRY Financial® 2005 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau 2004 - 2004
COUNTRY Financial® 1998 - 2004
Illinois Farm Bureau 1995 - 1998
Skills
Corporate Recruiting, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Agriculture, Change Management, Development Planning, Lobbying
Education
Millikin University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
COUNTRY Financial® January 2015 - Present
COUNTRY Financial® September 2014 - January 2015
Illinois Farm Bureau September 2012 - September 2014
Afni June 2011 - October 2012
Children's Discovery Museum May 2009 - June 2011
The Miracle League January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Marketing, Advertising, Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Training, Social Networking, Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, College Recruiting, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Time Management, Sales, Non-profits, Communication, Technology, Leadership Development
Education
Illinois State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's, Marketing
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2008 — 2008
B.S. Marketing, General Education
Farm Credit Illinois May 2015 - Present
Division of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign August 2012 - May 2015
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2011 - May 2015
Illinois Farm Bureau May 2013 - August 2014
Farm Credit Illinois May 2012 - August 2012
Office of Online and Continuing Education August 2011 - May 2012
LaPrairie United Presbyterian Church May 2011 - August 2011
Cold Stone Creamery May 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Editing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Storytelling, Research, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premier, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Writing News Releases, InDesign
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Agricultural Communications
Illinois Farm Bureau July 2014 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau May 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2013 - May 2014
University of Illinois, Camps and Clinics August 2010 - November 2013
University of Illinois Extension June 2012 - August 2012
Conroy's Towing and Recovery May 2011 - August 2011
Palmer's Swim School May 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Communication, Time Management, Student Leadership, Public Speaking, Organization Skills, Customer Service, Event Management, Training Facilitation, Marketing, Training Leadership
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Agricultural Leadership Education, 3.89/4.0
The Climate Corporation July 2015 - Present
Precision Planting March 2013 - July 2015
Precision Planting June 2010 - March 2013
Illinois Farm Bureau 2011 - 2011
Precision Planting May 2009 - June 2010
Martin Brothers July 2008 - May 2009
Martin Brothers December 2006 - July 2008
Ag Plus January 2005 - November 2006
Advance Trading May 2003 - November 2004
Skills
Budget, Sales, Program Management, Networking, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Marketing Strategy, Sustainable Agriculture, Issue Management, Issue Resolution, Issue Identification, Leadership, Marketing, Agronomy, Management, Farms, Budgets, Precision Agriculture
Education
Illinois State University 2002 — 2004
BS, Agriculture Business Management, Minor in Business Administration
Illinois Central College 2000 — 2002
Associates, Agribusiness
Rogers & Hollands Jewelers November 1999 - Present
Jack Lewis Jewelers May 1997 - November 1999
Zale May 1992 - May 1997
Illinois Farm Bureau October 1981 - February 1992
Brandtville Restaurant February 1978 - March 1981
Skills
Sales Management, Retail, Merchandising, Account Management, Customer Service, New Business Development, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Sales
Education
Bloomington High School 1970 — 1974
Illinois State University
Illinois Farm Bureau July 2015 - Present
Bloomington-Normal Lake Run Club January 2015 - Present
Farnsworth Group, Inc. September 2014 - July 2015
Faupel Law Offices, Ltd. October 2013 - September 2014
McLean County State's Attorney's Office September 2011 - October 2013
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Courts, Trials, Corporate Law, Personal Injury, Intellectual Property, Legal Advice, Pleadings, Family Law, Litigation Support, Document Review, Lexis, Criminal Law, Appeals, Calendaring, Document Drafting, Filing, Administrative..., Motions, Wills
Education
Illinois Central College 2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Piatt County Farm Bureau January 2011 - Present
Lawrence County Farm Bureau July 2007 - December 2010
Illinois Farm Bureau June 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Project Management, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Event Management, Management, Social Media, Public Relations, Leadership, Agriculture, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Budgets
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Leadership Education
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension August 2015 - Present
Illinois State University August 2014 - July 2015
Illinois State University August 2013 - July 2015
Illinois Farm Bureau May 2014 - August 2014
Potbelly Sandwich Works March 2013 - July 2014
New Mexico State University Women's Softball Team August 2012 - December 2012
Sayles Quarter Horses June 2012 - December 2012
New Mexico State University Horse Farm May 2012 - August 2012
New Mexico State University August 2008 - May 2012
Skills
Public Speaking, College Teaching, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Research, Event Planning, Agriculture, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Agribusiness, Agricultural Research, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Horse Training, Horse Care, Sports Coaching, Riding Instruction, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Data Analysis
Education
Illinois State University 2013 — 2015
Masters of Science, Agriculture Education and Leadership
New Mexico State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's of Science, Animal Sciences and Agriculture Extension & Education
COUNTRY ® Financial July 2012 - Present
COUNTRY Financial January 2008 - July 2012
COUNTRY Financial 2003 - 2008
Illinois Farm Bureau 1995 - 2003
Latham and Watkins 1993 - 1995
Skills
Insurance, Management, Finance, Marketing, Strategic Financial..., Financial Services, Strategy, Mutual Funds, Corporate Law, Fixed Annuities, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Term Life Insurance, Life Insurance, Leadership, Team Leadership, Investments, Disability Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Customer Service, Financial Planning, Operations Management, Securities, Retirement, Health Insurance, Coaching, Long Term Care Insurance, Long-term Care, Risk Management, Retirement Planning
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1990 — 1993
JD, Law
University of Southern California 1986 — 1990
BA, Political Science
Self Employed February 2011 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau December 2013 - Present
Mini Mina's December 2012 - Present
Momma Mina Blog 2011 - Present
Yoga 2010 - Present
Amina Bennett & Friends September 2008 - Present
KIPP Foundation December 2006 - July 2008
Chicago Mercantile Exchange March 2004 - December 2006
Skills
Special Events, Musician, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Songwriting, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Teaching, Editing, Fundraising, Research, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Blogging, Event Management, Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Team Building, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Press Releases, Strategy, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Leadership, Creative Writing, Marketing, Nonprofits, Recording, Social Networking, Music, Copy Editing, Theatre, Copywriting
Education
National Louis University 2007 — 2008
M.A., Educational Leadership
Carleton College 1999 — 2003
B.A., English
Western Reserve Academy 1995 — 1999
High School Diploma, General Education
WAND television September 2009 - Present
Decatur Memorial Hospital January 2009 - Present
Farmgateblog.com 2005 - Present
S2LS Ag Communications July 2000 - Present
Cornbelt Update May 1998 - Present
University of Illinois Extension September 2014 - March 2015
Country Journal Publishing Co. May 2011 - September 2014
Jones and Thomas Marketing Communications 2006 - 2008
University of Illinois Extension December 1997 - July 2007
Illinois Farm Bureau October 1992 - November 1997
Skills
Writing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Blogging, Newsletters, Agribusiness, Marketing, Agriculture, Non-profits, Farms, Editing, Community Outreach, Leadership, Social Media, Grant Writing, Media Relations, Research, Strategic Communications, Policy, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Government, Fundraising, Training, Event Planning, Economic Development, Nonprofits, Broadcast, Publications, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development, Speech Writing, Marketing Communications, Interviews, Community Development, Press Releases, Social Networking, Crisis Communications, Grants, Radio, Newspapers, Magazines, Publicity, Video Production, Internal Communications, Advertising, Creative Writing, Event Management, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1970 — 1971
MS, Radio-Television
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1966 — 1970
B. S., Communications
Cetera Advisors LLC May 2008 - Present
Smith Barney January 1998 - May 2008
Illinois Farm Bureau September 1992 - January 1997
Callahan Seeds April 1989 - September 1992
University of Missouri Extension Service September 1982 - April 1989
University of Tennessee November 1981 - March 1982
Indian Farm Bureau Coop June 1977 - August 1979
Skills
Strategic Financial..., Investment Strategies, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Advisory, Estate Planning, Independent Financial..., Retirement, Long-term Care, Asset Management, Securities, IRAs, Barbershop Chorus..., Barbershop Quartet..., Show Script Writing, Agricultural Grain &..., Aquarium hobbist, Victory Motorcycle Owner, Football, Soccer,..., Marketing and Public..., Creative Problem Solving, Animal Science..., Home Improvement Skills..., Project Planning and...
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1979 — 1981
Master of Science, Agricultural Economics, 3.70/4.00
Purdue University 1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
Greenfield Central High School 1969 — 1973
Diploma, College Prep
Retired October 2014 - Present
Bunge North America March 2008 - October 2014
Crop Information Associates May 1993 - 2004
Illinois Farm Bureau 1980 - 1991
Continental Grain Company June 1971 - 1977
Skills
Forecasting, Market Research, Trading, Agriculture, Market Analysis, Agribusiness, Food Industry, Hedging, Commodity, Strategic Planning, Agronomy, Grain, Commodity Risk..., International Trade, Business Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1993
Master of Science (M.S.), Agricultural Economics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1968 — 1971
Bachelor's Degree, Agricultural Economics
The Scoular Company June 2014 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau May 2013 - August 2013
Illinois House of Representatives June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Agriculture, Writing, Word, Research, Excel, Critical Thinking, PowerPoint, Economics, iMovie, Marketing, Agribusiness, Data Analysis, Farms, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Economics
Western Illinois University August 2015 - Present
Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University February 2014 - Present
Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University December 2013 - Present
Western Illinois University 2012 - Present
Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University May 2010 - February 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign October 2005 - May 2010
Western Illinois Economic Development Partnership November 2002 - May 2010
Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation October 1998 - October 2002
Illinois Farm Bureau August 1996 - October 1998
Skills
Renewable Energy, Public Relations, Economic Development, Access, Wind, Non-profits, Program Development, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Public Policy, Grants, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Fundraising, Project Management, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Community Development, Sustainability, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Policy, Higher Education, Media Relations, Management, Government, Leadership, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Organizational..., Editing, Research, Data Analysis, Staff Development, Rural Development, Press Releases, International..., Teaching, Student Development, Project Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Student Affairs, Analysis, Social Media, Training
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2009 — 2012
M.P.A., Master of Public Administration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1996
B.S., Agricultural Communications
Hoopeston-East Lynn High School 1988 — 1992
Illinois Farm Bureau August 2011 - Present
Bader Rutter & Associates June 2010 - July 2011
Bader Rutter & Associates June 2008 - June 2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 - 2008
North American International Livestock Exposition 2006 - 2007
Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Press Releases, Event Management, Public Speaking, Feature Articles, Interviewing Skills, Technical Writing, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Media Skills Training, Strategic Communications
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Communications
Illinois Farm Bureau 1981 - Present
Pike and Scott County Farm Bureaus December 1981 - Present
National Waterways Conference September 2013 - Present
Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District December 2011 - Present
Community Foundation of the Quincy Area January 2011 - Present
25x'25 Renewable Energy Alliance March 2006 - Present
Skills
Feature Writing, Business Meetings, Government Relations, Public Relations, Association Management, Non-profits, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Issue Management, Agribusiness, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Team Building, Public Policy, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Farms, Feature Articles, Policy, Legislative Relations, Event Management, Lobbying, Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Management, Research, Grant Writing, Government, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development
Education
Texas A&M University 1975 — 1980
BS, Agricultural Economics
Lincoln Land Community College 1980 — 1980
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1978 — 1978
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2015 - Present
Randstad July 2014 - December 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop
Education
Illinois State University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Middle Level Education
1st Farm Credit Services October 2013 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau July 2011 - October 2013
Imported Swine Research Lab August 2009 - May 2011
Illinois Corn Growers May 2010 - August 2010
Seneca Township High School August 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Social Media, Corn, Crop Protection, Plant Breeding, Farms, Agricultural Research, Soil Science, Agronomy, Program Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Research, Animal Welfare, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Event Planning, Crop, Grain, Dairy
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agriculture
Joliet Junior College
Illinois Farm Bureau September 2013 - Present
Illinois State Fair July 2013 - August 2013
Illinois Depatment of Agriculture May 2012 - January 2013
University of Illinois College of ACES August 2012 - December 2012
Cass County Fair June 2011 - August 2012
Burrus Seed Farms, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Swine, 4-H, Organization, Leadership, Team Building, Communication Skills, Close Attention to..., Efficient, Solid computer skills, Supervisory Experience, Managing social media, Social Media, Communication, Press Releases, Sales
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Science
Lincoln Land Community College 2008 — 2010
Illinois Farm Bureau April 2009 - Present
Town of Normal, Illinois April 2001 - May 2013
Illinois Farm Bureau September 2000 - April 2009
Skills
Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, Event Planning, Agriculture, Media Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Community Development, Politics, Journalism, Nonprofits, Policy, Economic Development, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1986
BA, Economics
Peoria Riverfront Museum September 2011 - August 2013
Converse Marketing, Inc. September 2006 - August 2011
1st Farm Credit Services March 2004 - August 2006
Mole Hole 2003 - 2005
Radio Bloomington February 2003 - March 2004
Arthur Andersen March 2000 - April 2002
Illinois Farm Bureau 1992 - 2000
CSTV 1987 - 1989
WIFR 1986 - 1987
WMBD 1985 - 1986
Skills
Media planning, Marketing strategy, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Media Planning
Education
Illinois State University 1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Science
GROWMARK, Inc. May 2007 - Present
Greenville College 2008 - Present
Southern Cotton Ginners Association 2004 - 2008
Farm Credit Services of Illinois July 2003 - April 2007
Illinois Department of Agriculture July 2000 - February 2003
Illinois Farm Bureau 1984 - July 2000
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Journalism, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Social Media, Event Planning, Marketing, Budgets, Team Building, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Broadcast, Fundraising, Interviews, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Public Policy
Education
Gonzaga University 2004 — 2006
MA, Organizational Leadership
Greenville College 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership
Bass Pro Shops April 2015 - Present
Riley's Waterfowl Guide September 2006 - Present
Synergy Services June 2014 - August 2014
Dell May 2011 - October 2013
Dell September 2010 - April 2011
Dell October 2000 - January 2011
Willis and Associates July 1998 - May 1999
Illinois Farm Bureau November 1997 - May 1998
U.S. Meat Export Federation February 1994 - August 1997
Southern Forest Products Association February 1989 - January 1994
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Business Process..., Project Management, Management, Leadership, Analysis, Sales Operations, Operations Management, Salesforce.com, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Executive Management, Start-ups, Project Planning, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Strategy, Product Marketing, Team Management, Team Building, Process Engineering, Product Management, Budgets, Marketing, Cross-functional..., Program Evaluation, Problem Solving, Market Research, CRM, PMP®, PMO, Premiere, Nonprofits, Business Analysis, Business Development, Visio, MS Project, Non-profits, B2B, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Retail Sales
Education
Texas Tech University 1974 — 1976
M.S., Agricultural Economics
Texas Tech University 1971 — 1974
B.S., Agricultural Economics
United States Military Academy at West Point 1969 — 1971
None, Engineering
Illinois Farm Bureau Sr. Director Affiliate and Risk ManagementIllinois Farm Bureau2007 - 2012
Strategic Farm Marketing 1996 - 1999
The Andersons, Inc. 1990 - 1996
Ludlow Coop 1988 - 1990
Continental Grain 1986 - 1988
Moultrie Grain Association 1984 - 1986
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Marketing, Editing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Agronomy, Commodity, Nonprofits, Grain, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Fundraising, Farms, Event Planning, Sustainable Agriculture, Marketing Communications, Corn, Management, Budgets, Business Strategy, Leadership, Crop Protection
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics
Arthur High School
Illinois Farm Bureau December 2007 - Present
Skills
Agriculture, Legislative Relations, Event Planning, Local Government, State Government, Legislative Affairs, Economic Development, Legislative Research, Public Policy, Governmental Affairs, Grassroots Lobbying, Health Information..., Medical Terminology, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Political Involvement, Environmental Issues, Environmental Compliance, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Agribusiness, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Strategic Planning
Education
Illinois State University 1994 — 1998
Compass Rose Events July 2015 - Present
Knox County Farm Bureau August 2013 - July 2015
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Press Releases, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Editing, Microsoft Office, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Nonprofits, Public Speaking
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Systems Communication
Lake Land College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Agriculture, General
Marquis Management Services, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau November 1999 - February 2015
Tressler LLP 1998 - 1999
LaSalle County States Attorney 1998 - 1998
Skills
Legal Documents, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Litigation Support, Notary Public, Document Review, Westlaw, Document Drafting, Litigation Management, Bankruptcy, CaseMap, Legal Research, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Insurance
Education
Roosevelt University 1998 — 1999
Certficate, Paralegal Studies
Illinois State University 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Illinois Valley Community College 1994 — 1996
Associate of Arts, General
DuPont Pioneer December 2011 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau September 2009 - December 2011
Tri States Public Radio-Western Illinois University March 2009 - September 2010
WGIL-AM Galesburg, IL May 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Agribusiness, Public Relations, Agriculture, Internal Communications, Broadcast, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Fundraising, Newsletters, Speech Writing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking
Education
Illinois State University 2003 — 2006
B.S., Mass Communications, Agriculture
Illinois Farm Bureau August 2009 - January 2014
Illinois Farm Bureau 2006 - July 2009
Illinois Farm Bureau January 1996 - August 2006
Illinois Farm Bureau January 1994 - December 1996
Pulaski-Alexander County Farm Bureau June 1989 - December 1994
Illinois Farm Bureau March 1989 - June 1989
Southeastern Illinois College September 1987 - February 1989
McCue Grain and Livestock Farm June 1977 - May 1986
Curtis Harverstore Effingham, Illinois June 1975 - June 1977
Clay City Community High School September 1971 - May 1975
Skills
Management, Personnel Management, Interview Preparation, Volunteer Recruiting, Agriculture, Fishing, Hunting, Board of Director..., Recruiting, Nonprofits, Training, Farms, Agribusiness
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1969 — 1971
Bachelor's degree, Agriculture Education
Southeastern Illinois College 1967 — 1969
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), General Studies
Hillsboro CUSD #3 August 2015 - Present
Lewistown CUSD #97 August 2013 - May 2015
Family Farms Group September 2012 - July 2013
Illinois FFA Assocation September 2012 - March 2013
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Illinois State Teaching..., Website Development, Social Media, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Event Planning, Public Relations, Farms, Sales, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Agriculture, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Management, Agronomy, Economic Development, Public Speaking
Education
Western Illinois University 2008 — 2010
BS, Agriculture Education
Lincoln Land Community College 2006 — 2008
Associate's degree, Agriculture, General
Allstate December 2011 - Present
Allstate January 2008 - January 2011
Allstate March 2005 - December 2007
Allstate October 2003 - March 2005
AG Edwards January 2003 - September 2003
COUNTRY ® Financial October 1999 - August 2002
Illinois Farm Bureau May 1999 - September 1999
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2002 — 2003
MBA, Finance and Marketing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
BS, Agri-business
Illinois Farm Bureau July 2013 - Present
WJBC Radio 1230 AM 2013 - Present
Home Sweet Home Ministries March 2005 - July 2013
Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Non-profits, Social Media, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Social Networking, Event Management, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Leadership, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Community Development, Marketing Communications, Team Building, Email Marketing, Marketing, Management, Time Management, Recruiting, Marketing Strategy, Organizational..., Media Relations, Editing, Newsletters, Leadership Development, Creative Writing, Online Marketing, Blogging, Sales, Advertising, Facebook, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Team Leadership
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations & Political Science
Illinois State University
Master's Degree, Non-profit leadership, 3.9
Illinois Farm Bureau May 2009 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau 1988 - May 2009
ATA Blackbelt Academy 2002 - 2008
Edgar County Farm Bureau January 1986 - September 1988
Skills
Training, Leadership, Management, Program Development, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Program Management, Nonprofits, Time Management, Agribusiness, Employee Training, Strategic Planning, Facebook, Agriculture, Team Building, Public Relations, Teamwork, Board Development, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Personality Assessment, Meeting Planning, Personal Development, Supervisory Experience, Volunteer Training, Young People Development, Tour Management, Real Colors, Community Outreach
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois Farm Bureau May 2015 - Present
Zwilling Farms January 2006 - Present
International Business Immersion Program January 2013 - December 2014
John Deere June 2014 - August 2014
Farm Safety For Just Kids August 2008 - August 2012
FFA August 2008 - May 2012
Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Teamwork, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Advertising, Event Planning, Leadership, Public Speaking
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Agriculture and Consumer Economics, Agribusiness, Markets, and Management
Olney Central College 2012 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)
Illinois Farm Bureau June 2013 - Present
Connect Transit April 2012 - Present
Central Illinois Young Alumni Group - Illinois State University April 2011 - April 2014
Downtown Bloomington Association February 2012 - September 2013
McLean County Chamber of Commerce September 2007 - June 2013
Skills
Government Liaison, Membership Management, Fundraising, Event Management, Political Fundraising, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Grassroots Advocacy, Issue Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy, Policy/Procedure..., Non-profits, Management, Leadership, Politics, Government, Program Management, Legislative Relations, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Legislation, Community Development, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Grassroots Organizing, Media Relations
Education
Illinois State University 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Politics & Government
Best_PR_Solutions January 2010 - Present
Monsanto January 2009 - Present
Lindenwood University October 2008 - Present
Meadowbrook Farms Cooperative July 2003 - June 2008
Ionex Telecommunications 1998 - 2003
Advanced Communications 1997 - 1999
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation 1995 - 1997
Monsanto 1986 - 1995
Illinois Farm Bureau 1969 - 1985
Skills
Social Media, Market Development, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Environmental Science, Internal Communications, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Leadership, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Speech Writing, Event Planning, Management, Public Affairs, Sustainability, Copywriting, Fundraising, Product Development, Program Management, Strategy, Nonprofits, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1993 — 1995
MS Environmental Studies
Illinois State University 1964 — 1969
BS in Education
Bloomington High School 1963 — 1964
Academic
Lindenwood University
Adjunct Faculty
Illinois Farm Bureau August 2015 - Present
University of Illinois Extension - Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties April 2014 - Present
University of Illinois Extension McLean County - Unity Community Center June 2013 - April 2014
University of Illinois Extension McLean County - Unity Community Center January 2011 - June 2013
University of Illinois Extension McLean County - Unity Community Center January 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Digital Photography, Community Outreach, Facebook, Editing, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Data Entry, Social Networking, Higher Education, Event Planning, Critical Thinking
Education
Illinois State University 2014 — 2017
Graduate Certificate, Training & Development and Project Management Certificate
Illinois State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology, English and Curriculum & Instruction
Illinois Farm Bureau July 2015 - Present
Woodford County Farm Bureau July 1997 - June 2015
Illinois Farm Bureau March 1997 - July 1997
Skills
Public Relations, Non-profit Board..., Event Planning, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Media Relations, Leadership, Rural Development, Agriculture, Nonprofits, Community Development, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Budgets, Program Evaluation, Organizational..., Politics, Legislative Relations, Newsletters, Editing, Agribusiness, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Management
Education
Illinois State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Relations/Image Management and Agriculture
Illinois Farm Bureau
Skills
Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Report Writing, News Writing, Media relations, PR crisis communications, great organizer, Video Production, Copy editing
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications
Osborn Barr 2014 - Present
DuPont Pioneer 2012 - 2014
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc 2011 - 2012
Pioneer Hi-Bred 2009 - 2011
GROWMARK, Inc. 2009 - 2009
Illinois Farm Bureau 2006 - 2009
Brownfield Ag News 2004 - 2006
WGN Radio 2002 - 2002
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategy, Corn, Editing, Communications Planning, Public Affairs, Reputation Management, Publicity, Corporate Social..., Business Strategy, Journalism, Copy Editing, Sustainable Agriculture, Community Outreach, Farms, Newsletters, Advertising, Crop Protection, Speech Writing, Dairy, Management, Rural Development, Horticulture, Crisis Management, Message Development, Grain, Integrated Marketing, Issues Managment
Education
Kansas State University 2008 — 2010
MAB, Ag Economics, Agribusiness
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2003
BS, Agricultural Communications
Illinois Farm Bureau December 2014 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau October 2012 - December 2014
Illinois Farm Bureau June 2012 - October 2012
Farm Credit Services of Illinois August 2011 - July 2012
Ogle Country Farm Bureau May 2011 - August 2011
University of Illinois Crop Science Lab January 2011 - May 2011
COUNTRY ® Financial May 2008 - August 2010
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2012
Agricultural Communications- Advertising
Highland Community College 2008 — 2010
Associates of Science
COUNTRY Financial® May 2015 - Present
Triple M Farm: Mariah’s Mums & More, LLC January 2009 - Present
COUNTRY Financial® April 2014 - May 2015
Illinois Farm Bureau August 2009 - April 2014
Illinois Farm Bureau August 2009 - January 2011
Illinois FFA & Illinois PAS March 2005 - August 2009
Syngenta September 2004 - June 2007
Skills
Leadership, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Social Media, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Agriculture, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Management, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Program Development, Agribusiness, Media Relations, Program Management, Research, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Organizational..., Event Management, Training, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Recruiting, Team Building, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Staff Development, Putting the Customer..., Fundraising, Customer Engagement, Membership, Brand Management, Student Recruiting, Promotions, Cross-functional Team..., Branding & Identity
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture and Communications
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology June 2013 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2011 - May 2013
Illinois Farm Bureau May 2012 - August 2012
Illinois Corn Growers Association January 2011 - May 2011
Radio Bloomington- Townsquare Media June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Social Media, Blogging, Public Relations, Press Releases, Stories, Writing, InDesign, Public Speaking, Facebook, Journalism, AP Style, Social Media Marketing, Communication Skills, Agriculture, Social Networking, Event Planning, Newsletters, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Copy Editing, Strategic Communications, Feature Articles, Editing, Marketing, News Writing, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Research, Advertising, Internal Communications, WordPress, Crisis Communications, Creative Writing, Final Cut Pro, Radio, Nonprofits, Multimedia, Media Relations, Fundraising, Proofreading, Storytelling, Communication
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2015 — 2017
Master's degree, Advertising
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2013
Agricultural Communications, News-Editorial, A
Tri-Valley High School
Grundy County Farm Bureau May 2005 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau 2003 - Present
Piatt County Farm Bureau May 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Public Relations, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Economic Development, Social Media, Agribusiness, Media Relations, Event Planning, Crisis Communications, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Leadership Development, Program Development, Community Development, Editing, Facebook, Budgets, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Press Releases, Training, Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Public Policy, Social Networking
Education
Millikin University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School 1994 — 1998
Lee County Farm Bureau May 2008 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2008 - April 2008
USDA Rural Development June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Agribusiness, Farms, Marketing, Non-profit..., Nonprofits, Public Relations, Non-profit Program..., Governmental Affairs, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Media Relations
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Ron Gray- COUNTRY FINANCIAL August 2014 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau May 2011 - July 2014
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Farms, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Grain, Event Planning, Event Management, Project Management, Social Media, Non-profit Program..., Agricultural Education, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Facebook, Community Outreach
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural and Environmental Communications and Education
Illinois House of Representatives February 2015 - Present
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation August 2013 - February 2015
Illinois House of Representatives August 2012 - June 2013
Cook-Witter, Inc October 2011 - June 2012
University of Illinois at Springfield August 2011 - May 2012
GROWMARK, Inc. February 2009 - July 2011
GROWMARK, Inc. August 2008 - February 2009
GROWMARK, Inc. May 2008 - August 2008
Illinois Farm Bureau June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Legislative Research, Legislative Relations, Organization, People-oriented, Fast Learner, Fast Paced Environment, Close Attention to..., Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Government, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Policy, Policy Analysis, Research, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Public Policy
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2010 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science and Government
Illinois State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Freeburg Community High School 2001 — 2005
College Prep
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology June 2014 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2014 - May 2014
Prairieland Feeds June 2011 - January 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2011 - May 2013
Midwest Dairy Association May 2012 - August 2012
Haag's Dutch-Ayr Farm September 1996 - August 2012
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology February 2008 - May 2011
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Agricultural Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
BS, Animal Science
Tri-Point High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
Shelby County Farm Bureau July 2015 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2015 - July 2015
Enrico's Italian Dining October 2008 - August 2012
Skills
Organization, Time Management, Learning Quickly, Strategic Planning, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Agriculture, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking
Education
Western Illinois University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Joliet Junior College 2010 — 2012
N/A
Illinois Farm Bureau May 2013 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau July 2006 - May 2013
COUNTRY Financial® September 1999 - July 2006
Skills
Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Management, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Active Directory, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Public Relations, Team Building, Budgets, Project Management, Business Strategy, Nonprofits, Marketing
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Illinois Farm Bureau April 2015 - Present
National Great Rivers Research & Education Center October 2013 - April 2015
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2011 - August 2013
Muscogee (Creek) Nation November 2009 - May 2011
Oklahoma Conservation Commission Blue Thumb September 2009 - April 2011
Land Legacy June 2009 - February 2011
Leadership Jenks October 2009 - May 2010
Massachusetts Audubon Society December 2008 - May 2009
Epsilon Associates, Inc. September 2008 - May 2009
USDA Farm Service Agency June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Geographic Information..., ArcGIS, Environmental Science, Ecology, Water Quality, Conservation Issues, Land Use, Governance, Data Management, Cartography, Human Dimensions..., Participant and..., Q-sort, Survey development and..., GIS, Wetlands, Sustainability, Spatial Analysis, Field Work, GPS, Hydrology, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Issues
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2013
M.S., Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Dartmouth College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Geography
Sorling, Northrup, Hanna, Cullen, & Cochran May 2013 - August 2013
McLean County State's Attorney's Office January 2013 - March 2013
Illinois Attorney General's Office May 2012 - August 2012
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2010 - May 2010
Illinois Department of Agriculture May 2009 - August 2009
National Republican Congressional Committee January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Employment Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Illinois Wesleyan University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Political Science/English
First National Bank of Arthur January 2014 - July 2015
Edgar County Farm Bureau September 2004 - December 2013
Illinois Farm Bureau June 2004 - September 2004
Research Survey Service August 2002 - May 2004
Tyson Fresh Meats May 2003 - August 2003
Lake Land College November 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Organization, Team Building, Management, Integrity, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Sales, Research, Customer Service, Market Research, Recruiting
Education
University of IllinoisUrbana 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Animal Science, Animal Science; Animal Business, Management, and Industry Option
Lake Land College 2000 — 2002
Associate, Animal Science and Agriculture Business; Agriculture Sciences; Business and Accounting
Illinois Farm Bureau April 2013 - Present
Hodge Dwyer & Driver August 2006 - April 2013
SIU Law August 2005 - May 2006
Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen May 2005 - August 2005
Hodge Dwyer Zeman May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Environmental Law, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Research, Environmental Awareness, RCRA, Administrative Law, Environmental Compliance, Legislation, Legal Writing, Corporate Law
Education
SIU Law 2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Saint Louis University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Science
Archer Daniels Midland July 2007 - May 2011
Illinois Farm Bureau September 2005 - July 2007
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2004
BS, Agricultural Communications
Murray State University 2000 — 2002
Illinois Farm Bureau February 2011 - March 2014
Illinois Farm Bureau April 2008 - February 2011
COUNTRY Financial® April 2007 - April 2008
COUNTRY Financial® July 2006 - April 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Team Building
Education
Heartland Community College 2002 — 2006
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Illinois Farm Bureau March 2011 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau September 2006 - July 2011
Illinois Farm Bureau August 2003 - September 2006
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1996
BS, Agricultural Economics
Illinois Farm Bureau June 2009 - Present
Custom Training Services, Inc. January 2002 - August 2010
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center May 1996 - February 2002
Skills
Strategic thinking, Strategic planning, Issue management, PR crisis communications, News writing, Report writing, Copy Editing, Video Production, Training & Development, Media Relations, Great Organizer, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Mass Communications
Maryland Department of Agriculture August 2015 - Present
Eichhorst Farms July 2007 - Present
Biotechnology Industry Organization June 2007 - June 2015
Bio June 2005 - June 2007
US Department of Agriculture 2002 - 2005
U.S. House of Representatives 1995 - 2002
Illinois Farm Bureau April 1987 - January 1995
Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Coalitions, Strategic Communications, State Government, Politics, Government, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Speech Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Policy, Public Relations, Federal Government, Message Development, Grassroots
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Agriculture
Illinois Farm Bureau December 2013 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau February 2010 - December 2013
Golan & Christie LLP September 2008 - March 2010
University of Missouri - Columbia August 2000 - June 2004
Skills
Tax Law, Dodd-Frank, Corporate Law, Non-profits, Legal Research, Estate Planning, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Mergers and Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trusts, Tax, Business Formation, Legal Advice, Corporate Governance
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2007 — 2008
LL.M., Taxation
New England School of Law 2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Missouri-Columbia 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance
will County farm bureau manager will county farm bureauWill County1991 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau 1981 - Present
Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Team Building, Non-profits, Public Relations, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Budgets, Local Government, Leadership, Agriculture, Community Outreach, Government
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1982 — 1985
COUNTRY Financial® June 2011 - Present
COUNTRY Financial® December 2005 - June 2011
COUNTRY Financial® December 2001 - December 2005
Illinois Farm Bureau 2000 - December 2001
Illinois Farm Bureau 1992 - 2000
Skills
Web Development, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, XSLT, JSTL, SharePoint, Web Design, Visio, Usability, Insurance, Customer Service
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1988 — 1990
BA, English -- Creative Writing
Lake Land College 1986 — 1988
AA, Journalism
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2014 - Present
COUNTRY Financial 2005 - Present
COUNTRY Financial 2004 - 2005
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) 2000 - 2004
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) 1997 - 2000
Skills
College Recruiting, Recruiting, Insurance, Human Resources, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Sourcing, Behavioral Interviewing, Onboarding, HRIS, Workers Compensation, Customer Service, Training, Management, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Team Building
Education
Illinois State University 1994 — 1997
BS, Business Administration and Marketing
Quincy University 1993 — 1994
Macon County Farm Bureau November 2004 - Present
Montgomery County Farm Bureau May 2003 - November 2004
Clay County Farm Bureau January 2001 - May 2003
Illinois Farm Bureau 2000 - 2001
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Public Relations, Program Management, Farms, Agricultural Production, Nonprofits, Agricultural Policy, Management, Customer Service, Business Planning, Leadership, Marketing, Long-term Customer..., Non-profits, Policy, Event Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics
Illinois Farm Bureau June 2007 - Present
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2002 — 2007
BS, Information and Decision Sciences
Illinois Farm Bureau January 1996 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau May 1999 - May 2009
Boone County Farm Bureau February 1996 - May 1999
Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Program Development, Association Management, Agribusiness, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Volunteer Management, Marketing Strategy, Facebook, Business Strategy, Process Improvement
Education
Illinois State University 1991 — 1995
BS, AgBusiness and Art
Illinois Farm Bureau May 2009 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau 1996 - May 2009
Skills
Public Speaking, College Recruiting, SnagIt, Editing, Public Relations, Management Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, Non-profits, Newsletters, Social Media, Program Management, Training, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Coalition Development, Program Development, Leadership, Team Building, Fundraising, Nonprofits
Education
Illinois State University
MS, Communications
Illinois Farm Bureau 2006 - Present
Urological Associates 1999 - 2003
State Farm Insurance 1993 - 1997
Skills
Customer Service, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Fundraising, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Management, Community Outreach, Social Media
Education
Robert Morris University - Illinois
Illinois Farm Bureau September 1996 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau December 1984 - September 1996
Jasper County Farm Bureau October 1981 - December 1984
Skills
Public Speaking, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Leadership, Nonprofits, Team Building, Program Development, Leadership Development, Management, Organizational..., Recruiting, Fundraising, Training, Event Planning, Program Management, Community Outreach, Social Media
Education
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Illinois Agricultural Association October 1998 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau 1998 - Present
Promar International July 1995 - September 1998
International Food and Agricultural Trade Policy Council 1990 - 1997
International Food and Agricultural Trade Policy Council 1990 - 1997
Abt Associates June 1994 - June 1995
Skills
Program Management, Agribusiness, Management, Economics, Public Relations, Non-profits, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Negotiation, Management Consulting, Leadership Development, Marketing Communications, Value Chain Analysis, Commodity, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Budgets, Strategy, Public Policy, Event Management, Grain, Nonprofits, Food Security, Leadership, Team Building, Market Research, Farms, Fundraising, Sales, Research, Event Planning, Agricultural Policy, Marketing, Economic Development, Social Media, Sustainable Agriculture, International Trade, Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications, Microsoft Word
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Pamplin College of Business 1990 — 1994
MBA, International Business
Stanford University 1980 — 1984
BA, International Relations
Shattuck-St. Mary's 1975 — 1980
High School Diploma
GovPlus Capitol Consulting March 2008 - Present
GovPlus Capitol Consulting March 2008 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau March 1970 - July 2006
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Renewable Energy, Corn, Public Policy, Farms, Legislative Relations, Policy, Economic Development, Public Relations, Politics, Social Media, Coalitions, Legislation, Crisis Communications, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Agronomy, Government, Media Relations, Sustainability, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Political Consulting, Political Campaigns, State Government, Speech Writing, Legislative Research, Community Development, Governmental Affairs
Education
Illinois State University 1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, History
Illinois Farm Bureau Domestic Marketing Program ManagerSmithBucklin1997 - 2004
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1978 — 1982
B.S. Finance
Walnut Creek Custom Woodworking 1995 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau November 1985 - March 1989
Skills
Custom Furniture, Cabinetry, Woodworking, Retail, Photography, Event Photography, Photojournalism, Portrait Photography, Wedding Photography, Agriculture, Non-profits, Wood, Flooring, Finish, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Customer Service
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1979 — 1983
B.S., Ag Mechanization
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1979 — 1983
B.S., Ag Mechanization/Structure design
Illinois Farm Bureau December 2012 - Present
Toastmasters International 2014 - 2015
Illinois Farm Bureau November 2007 - December 2012
AAA Entertainment 2003 - 2006
Skills
Agriculture, Non-profits, Agribusiness, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Event Planning, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofits
Education
Illinois State University 2001 — 2003
BS, Political Science, PR
Sauk Valley Community College 1999 — 2001
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Public Relations
Kane County Farm Bureau March 1999 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau 1990 - Present
Kankakee County Farm Bureau/Illinois Farm Bureau 1993 - 1999
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Fundraising, Program Development, Project Management, Community Outreach, Governance, Not-for-Profits, Public Policy, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Program Management, Budgets, Farms, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Community Development, Leadership Development, Legislative Relations, Policy, Sustainable Agriculture, Volunteer Management
Education
Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program 2000 — 2002
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1984
B.S., Agriculture/Agronomy
John Wood Community College 1979 — 1981
A.S., Agriculture
COUNTRY ® Financial October 2011 - Present
Horizon Hobby December 2008 - October 2011
Illinois Farm Bureau August 2005 - December 2008
IAA Credit Union August 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Team Building, Program Management, Insurance, Risk Management, Leadership, Sales, Leadership Development, Process Improvement, Management, Marketing, Analysis, Project Management, Team Leadership, Financial Analysis, New Business Development, Budgets, Project Planning, Strategy, Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Training, Negotiation, Change Management, Organizational..., Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, Business Development, Recruiting, Life Insurance
Education
Saint Louis University 1987 — 1991
PhD, Business Administration
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1982 — 1984
MBA
United States Air Force Academy 1971 — 1975
BS, Life Science
GROWMARK April 2013 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2010 - April 2013
Illinois Farm Bureau July 2004 - January 2010
Illinois Farm Bureau August 2000 - July 2004
Skills
Budgets, Farms, Program Management, Public Relations, Agribusiness, Public Speaking, Social Media, Project Management, Policy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Media Relations, Government, Fundraising
Education
Illinois State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Illinois Corn Growers Association October 2007 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau May 2002 - October 2007
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 2001
B.S., Animal Science/Ag Education
GROWMARK January 2013 - Present
GROWMARK, Inc. April 2009 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau January 1998 - April 2009
Illinois Farm Bureau January 1995 - January 1998
Skills
Agriculture, Legislative Relations, Agribusiness, Policy, Legislation, Agricultural Policy, Agronomy, Leadership, Corn, Public Relations, Program Management, Plant Breeding, Crop Protection, Economic Development, Public Policy, Coalitions, Policy Analysis, Government, Sustainable Agriculture, International Trade, Food Security, Grassroots Lobbying, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Legislative Research, Farms, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Speech Writing, Governmental Affairs, Constituent Services, Public Affairs, Legislative Affairs, Political Communication, Politics, Congress, Political Consulting, Coalition Development, Association Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1979 — 1983
BS, Agriculture
Illinois Farm Bureau June 1987 - Present
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Farms, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Management, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Process Improvement, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Customer Service
Education
Plano High School
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sonoma County Farm Bureau September 2015 - Present
Indiana Farm Bureau December 2005 - April 2015
Illinois Farm Bureau 2002 - 2005
Reynolds Farm Equipment 2000 - 2001
American Farm Bureau Federation 1999 - 2000
Indiana Farm Bureau 1995 - 1999
Indiana Farm Bureau 1988 - 1995
J & D Vail, Inc 1978 - 1988
Skills
Policy, Public Speaking, Agriculture, Non-profits, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Organizational..., Leadership, Nonprofits, Program Development, Community Development, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Management, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Social Media, Team Building, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Strategy, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Budgets, Training, Customer Service
Education
Purdue University
Bachelor’s Degree, Agriculture Economics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2013 - Present
Scholl Farms 1976 - Present
American Farmland Trust July 2008 - July 2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency August 2004 - May 2008
Illinois Farm Bureau July 1979 - April 2004
Illinois Department of Agriculture May 1978 - July 1979
Skills
Public Policy, Conservation Issues, Legislative Relations, Farms, Non-profits
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1973 — 1978
BS, Agriculture Science
Illinois Farm Bureau June 2004 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau ACTICATOR and Illinois Agricuturual Association ACTIVATOR P.I.F.s June 2004 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau September 1998 - June 2004
Illinois Farm Bureau June 1996 - September 1998
Illinois Municipal League September 1992 - June 1996
Illinois House of Representatives October 1988 - September 1992
Skills
State Legislation, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Editing, Politics, Political Campaigns, Campaign Management, Campaign Strategies, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Economic Development
Education
Illinois State University 1984 — 1987
BS, Poltical Science
Illinois State University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Political Science and Government
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2015 - Present
Marla Knuckey, Independent Design Consultant 1996 - December 2013
Mortgage Services III, LLC November 2009 - October 2013
State Farm Bank December 2004 - April 2007
COUNTRY ® Financial June 1996 - November 2001
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Sales, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Customer Service, Outlook, Microsoft Word, New Business Development, Purchasing, Office Management, Forecasting, Time Management, Banking, Accounting, Insurance, Management, Entrepreneurship, Mortgage Lending, Credit, Loans
Education
Northern Illinois University 1990 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Lincoln Land Community College 1984 — 1989
Accounting and Business/Management
United Soybean Board - SmithBucklin Management Team January 2013 - Present
AgServe, LLC January 2002 - Present
All-American Lambs 1996 - Present
Doane Advisory Services June 2010 - September 2012
Kansas State University January 2004 - June 2010
Illinois Farm Bureau 1999 - 2004
University of Missouri 1997 - 1998
Skills
Agriculture, Farm Management, Agribusiness, Economics, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Public Speaking, Economic Development, Research, Microsoft Excel, Non-profits, Public Relations, Economic Modeling, Farms, Crops, Livestock, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Rural Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Capacity Building, Economic Research, Sustainable Development, Stata, Leadership, Policy, Analysis, Value Chain Analysis, Nonprofits, Agronomy, Commodity, Program Management, Climate Change, Crop, Econometrics, International Trade, Africa, Microfinance, Sustainability
Education
Kansas State University
Texas A&M University
Master's degree, Agricultural Economics
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Economics
Caterpillar Logistics Inc. June 2010 - Present
Boardroom Bound Services, Inc. September 2009 - Present
Washington Community High School April 2010 - November 2011
Illinois Farm Bureau June 2010 - September 2010
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. June 2006 - September 2009
Skills
Process Improvement, Economics, Financial Analysis, Finance, Logistics, Data Modeling, Account Reconciliation, SAP, Teradata, Business Strategy, SAS programming, Management, Database Administration, Latin America, Central America, Strategic Management, Crystal Reports, South America, SPSS, SQL, Process Simulation, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Engineering, Project Management
Education
German Graduate School of Management and Law 2011 — 2011
Mittelstand Companies
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2009 — 2011
M.B.A., G. Cert., Strategic Management
Purdue University 2009 — 2011
M.S., Agricultural Economics
Bradley University 2001 — 2005
B.A., International Studies
La Scuola de Lorenzo de' Medici 2004 — 2004
Italian, Contemporary Literature, International Marketing, Comparative Politics
Finger Lakes Health May 2012 - Present
Finger Lakes Health Foundation October 2011 - May 2012
GROWMARK, Inc. December 2002 - October 2011
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2000 - December 2002
Phillips Swager Associates June 1989 - January 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Process Improvement, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Leadership, Research, Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel
Education
Illinois Central College
State Farm April 2015 - Present
State Farm March 2014 - April 2015
State Farm March 2013 - March 2014
Illinois Farm Bureau October 2006 - March 2013
Skills
Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Sourcing, Outsourcing, Project Management, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Business Process...
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation November 2006 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2003 - November 2006
Skills
Public Speaking, Agribusiness, Public Relations, Agriculture, Media Relations, Farms, Agronomy, Strategic Planning
Education
Iowa State University 1997 — 2002
BS, Agriculture Education, Agriculture Communications, English
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2002 - Present
Springfield IL January 1994 - January 2003
American Soybean Association 1989 - 1994
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Rural Development, Public Relations, Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Farms, Public Speaking, Economics, Grain, Food Security, Plant Protection, Crop, Public Policy, Agronomy, Contract Farming, Precision Agriculture, Agricultural Policy, Plant Nutrition, Biofuels, Corn, Seed Production, Strategic Communications, Community Development, Crop Protection, Soil Fertility, Agricultural Production, Agricultural Marketing, Soybean, Agricultural Extension, Wheat
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Univ. of Illinois
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Illinois Farm Bureau ParalegalIllinois Agricultural Association2010 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2005 - July 2010
Education
Illinois State University 2002 — 2004
B.S., Criminal Justice
Lakeland Junior College 2000 — 2002
A.A., Criminal Justice
Edgar County Farm Bureau January 2014 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau June 2012 - January 2014
Topia English Zone December 2010 - December 2011
Walgreens October 2007 - September 2010
Dixon Family YMCA January 2004 - June 2008
Skills
Journalism, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Higher Education, Critical Thinking, Teaching, Editing, Instructional Design, Research, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Intercultural...
Education
North Central College 2002 — 2006
BA, Organizational Communications
Illinois Farm Bureau Accounting Supervisor Accounting Systems SpecialistIllinois Farm BureauJanuary 2006 - Present
Illinois Farm Bureau 2002 - January 2006
Skills
Accounting
Education
Heartland Community College
Associate's Degree, Microcomputer Applications
Bob Jones University 1976 — 1979