Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Robin Pruisner Robin Pruisner Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Robin Pruisner's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience October 2010 - October 2012
Job State Entomologist & Ag Security Coordinator at Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship   2002 - Present
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   October 2010 - October 2012
Iowa Department of Natural Resources  2000 - 2002
Iowa State University  1996 - 1998
Iowa State University  1996 - 1998

Skills
Teaching, Agriculture, Research, Public Speaking, Biotechnology, Sustainable Agriculture, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Sustainability, Public Policy, Program Development, Policy Analysis, Science, Statistics, Grants

Education
Iowa State University   1988 — 1994
B.S., Entomology & Pest Management

Emily McCoy Emily McCoy Poultney, Vermont Details
Emily McCoy's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience 2005 - 2005
Job Sustainability Director at Feed Iowa First
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Feed Iowa First   February 2015 - Present
Green Mountain College  September 2013 - Present
Green Mountain College  September 2012 - December 2014
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   2005 - 2005

Skills
Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Anti-oppression, Environmental Advocacy, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Legal Research, Donations, Proposal Writing, Legal Writing, Report Writing, Conflict Resolution, Policy Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Large Group Facilitation, Discussion Facilitation, Workshop Facilitation, Spreadsheets, Market Research, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Grant Writing

Education
Green Mountain College   2012 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Studies with Concentrations in both Natural Science and Environmental Policy, 3.57

Kirkwood Community College   2010 — 2012
Associates Degree, Liberal Arts with Interest in Environmental Science, 3.6

Shawn Richmond Shawn Richmond Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Shawn Richmond's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience December 2002 - April 2015
Job Director of Environmental Technology
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Agribusiness Association Of Iowa  April 2015 - Present
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   December 2002 - April 2015
Iowa State University  1997 - 2002

Skills
Program Management, Wetlands, Environmental Monitoring, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Environmental Permitting, Constructed Wetlands, Wetland Restoration, Mitigation, Water Quality, Public Speaking, Hydrogeology, Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis, Geoprocessing, Geographic Information..., Wetland Science, Conservation Issues, NEPA, Environmental Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Event Planning, ArcGIS, Environmental..., GIS, Data Collection, Natural Resource..., Environmental Issues, Hydrology, Field Work, Agriculture, Water Conservation, Soil Science, Land Conservation, Environmental Awareness, Research, Water Treatment, LiDAR

Education
Iowa State University   2000 — 2002
Master of Science (MS), Water Resources

Iowa State University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science

Jamie Lowrey Byrnes Jamie Lowrey Byrnes Norwalk, Iowa Details
Jamie Lowrey Byrnes's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience March 2008 - 2012
Job Executive Assistant at National Pork Board
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
National Pork Board  March 2011 - Present
National Pork Board  March 2011 - September 2013
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   March 2008 - 2012
Premium Standard Farms  April 1998 - January 2008

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Media Relations, Team Building, Budgets, Newsletters, Strategic Planning

Education
North Central Missouri College

William McAdams William McAdams Swisher, Iowa Details
William McAdams's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience January 1982 - March 2003
Job Tree Diagnosis Specialist McAdams Consulting, Inc
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
McAdams Consulting, Inc   February 2003 - Present
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   January 1982 - March 2003

Education
Utah State University - Logan, Utah   1978 — 1980
Bachelor's degree, Entomology

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1976 — 1977

Carmel High School - Mundelein, Illinois   1972 — 1976

Cindy Dilliner Cindy Dilliner Des Moines, Iowa Details
Cindy Dilliner's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience March 2006 - November 2006
Job Legal Assistant with Government Relations Experience
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Davis Brown Law Firm  October 2011 - Present
IA Dept of Cultural Affairs - State Historic Preservation Office   January 2011 - September 2011
Office of the Governor  November 2006 - January 2011
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   March 2006 - November 2006
Royal Oaks Hospital  January 2006 - January 2006
Hope Ranch   September 2003 - November 2004
Mission Mountain School   January 2001 - August 2003
Congressman Leonard Boswell   February 1997 - March 1998
Boswell for Congress  March 1996 - December 1996
Iowa Democratic Party  May 1995 - February 1996

Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Non-profits, Public Relations, Administrative..., Community Development, Community Outreach, Editing, Fundraising, Government, Legal Writing, Legislative Relations, Management, Nonprofits, Policy, Public Policy, Recruiting, Research, Social Media, Time Management, Volunteer Management, Human Resources

Education
Simpson College   1991 — 1995
B.A, Political Science, International Relations

Jamey Meyer Jamey Meyer Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Jamey Meyer's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Agricultural Compliance Investigator at Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Industry Farming
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   August 2013 - Present
Meyer Hay, LLC   May 2009 - Present
CRST Logistics  June 2012 - July 2013
Scott County Conservation   August 2011 - April 2012
North Cedar Community School   December 2011 - March 2012
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)   January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Computer Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Multi Tasking, Organization, Website Development, Conservation Issues, Habitat Restoration, Entrepreneurship, Heavy Equipment..., Leadership, Management, Logistics, Time Management, Sales, Public Speaking

Education
Luther College   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies/Business Management

St. Ambrose University   2007 — 2009
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Shannon Hurd Shannon Hurd Cresco, Iowa Details
Shannon Hurd's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience October 2007 - Present
Job Secretary at Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   October 2007 - Present
Farm Bureau Financial Services  November 2006 - September 2007
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma  February 2001 - March 2006

Skills
Office Administration, Customer Service, Accounting, Human Resources, Time Management, Administrative..., Policy, Organizing Meetings, Newsletters, Press Releases, Sales, Advertising, Databases, Auditing, Military Support

Education
University of Northern Iowa   1998 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar   1996 — 1998
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Nathan Katzer Nathan Katzer Des Moines, Iowa Details
Nathan Katzer's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Special Assistant to the Secretary at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Industry Farming
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   February 2015 - Present
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation  February 2013 - February 2015
Castle Project Mgmt   January 2012 - January 2013
Hawkeye Energy Holdings   January 2009 - December 2011
Bartlett and Company  May 2007 - January 2009
Archer Daniels Midland Co.  May 2006 - August 2006
Sauer-Danfoss, Inc.   May 2005 - September 2005
Steuart & Armstrong Consulting, Inc.   May 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Risk Management, Agriculture, Grain, Financial Modeling, Logistics, Management, Commodity, Commodity Markets, Agribusiness, Commodity Risk..., Agronomy, Trading, Farms, Sustainable Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking

Education
Iowa State University   2003 — 2007
B.S. in Public Service & Administration in Agriculture, B.S. in Agronomy, Minor in International Agriculture

Doug Struyk Doug Struyk Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Doug Struyk's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience June 1996 - August 1997
Job Partner at Carney & Appleby, PLC
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Carney & Appleby, PLC   June 2013 - Present
Struyk Turf, Ltd   August 1997 - Present
Iowa House of Representatives  May 2012 - June 2013
Iowa Secretary of State  January 2011 - May 2012
Primmer Law   May 2010 - January 2011
Iowa House of Representatives  January 2003 - January 2011
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   June 1996 - August 1997

Skills
Public Policy, Government, Government Relations, Policy, Politics, Government Affairs, Lawn Care, Horticulture, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Grassroots Organizing, Grassroots Advocacy, Grassroots Mobilization, Message Development, Messaging, Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Election Law, Coalitions, Legislative Relations, Economic Development, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Public Administration, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Local Government, Civil Rights, Grant Writing, Criminal Justice, Governmental Affairs, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Grants, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Political Communication, Political Science, Speech Writing, Community Development, Legal Writing, Legislative Research, Mediation, Appeals, Crisis Communications, Volunteer Management, Litigation

Education
Creighton University School of Law   1993 — 1996
Juris Doctor, Law

Iowa State University   1988 — 1992
B.S., Agriculture - Horticulture

Christine L. Pardee Christine L. Pardee Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Christine L. Pardee's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience January 2008 - December 2013
Job
Industry Program Development
Experience
CweetP, LLC   October 2005 - Present
City of Des Moines, Plan and Zoning Commission   2011 - November 2014
Representing City of Des Moines, Plan and Zoning   July 2011 - May 2014
Polk County Housing Trust Fund  January 2011 - February 2014
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   January 2008 - December 2013
Waveland Park Neighborhood Association   April 2010 - July 2013

Education
Iowa State University   1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

National Chengchi University   1992 — 1992
Certificate

Nebraska Wesleyan University

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kim Coulter Kim Coulter Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Kim Coulter's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience 1986 - 1989
Job Communications Specialist, Content Writer for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach  January 2015 - Present
Pier 1 Imports  September 2014 - Present
Des Moines Area Religious Council  May 2012 - March 2014
Presbytery of Des Moines   January 2005 - May 2012
Heartland Presbyterian Church   August 2007 - January 2008
Westminster Presbyterian Church  November 2003 - October 2004
Principal Financial Group  February 1999 - November 2003
Kemin Industries  1995 - 1999
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   1986 - 1989
Iowa Public Television  1984 - 1988

Skills
Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Newsletters, Content Management, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Writing, Social Media, Fundraising, Blogging, Non-profits, Web Design, Graphic Design, Editing, Proofreading, Media Relations, Microsoft Excel, Webinars, Event Management, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Publications, Volunteer Management, Publishing, Press Releases, Copywriting, Internal Communications, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Publicity, Creative Writing, Web Content, Facebook, Community Development, Copy Editing, Research, Public Speaking, Web Content Management, Event Planning, Journalism, AP Style, Adobe Creative Suite, Content Development, Social Media Marketing, Communications Planning

Education
University of Northern Iowa   1980 — 1984
BA, Communications: Broadcast Radio/TV

Gladbrook/Reinbeck High School   1976 — 1980

Alissa Caltrider Alissa Caltrider Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Alissa Caltrider's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Livestock Inspector
Industry Farming
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   February 2011 - Present
Santa Maria Vineyard and Winery   June 2010 - February 2011
Elite Pork Partnership   May 2010 - November 2010
Northwest Missouri State University  November 2007 - April 2010

Skills
Agriculture, Livestock, Animal Welfare, Artificial Insemination, Laboratory Skills, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Research, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Non-profits, Cpr Certified, Customer Service, Training, Sustainable Agriculture, Public Relations, Veterinary Medicine

Education
Northwest Missouri State University   2007 — 2010
B.S., Animal Science

Katie Hyde Katie Hyde Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Katie Hyde's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Assistant to the State Veterinarian at Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   January 2013 - Present
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   December 2007 - January 2013
Iowa State University Extension  2003 - 2007

Skills
Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Regulatory Agencies, Regulatory Documentation, Public Speaking, Youth Development, Non-profits, Program Development, Emergency Management, Grant Writing, Animal Welfare, Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Livestock, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Farms, Sustainable Agriculture, Event Planning, Teaching, Public Relations, Policy, Nonprofits

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1999 — 2002
BS, Animal Science

Matt Gronewald Matt Gronewald Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Matt Gronewald's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience February 2012 - Present
Job Legislative Liaison at Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   February 2012 - Present
RickPerry.org   August 2011 - January 2012
Republican Party of Iowa  May 2011 - August 2011
Haley's PAC   April 2011 - April 2011
Republican Party of Iowa  July 2007 - December 2010
John McCain 2008  June 2006 - July 2007
Bill Dix for Congress   January 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Political Campaigns, Politics, Public Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Political Consulting, Coalitions, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Political Communication, Public Affairs, Legislative Research, Policy, Legislation, State Government, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Political Strategy, Political Science, Government, Media Relations, Policy Analysis, Message Development, Speech Writing, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Crisis Communications, Governmental Affairs, Volunteer Management, Legislative Affairs

Education
Drake University

Laura Riordan Berardi Laura Riordan Berardi Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Laura Riordan Berardi's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience September 2001 - September 2005
Job Grant writer at Drake University
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Drake University  April 2013 - Present
The Iowa Initiative   June 2010 - December 2012
Iowa Department of Administrative Services  September 2005 - May 2010
Rebuild Iowa Office  July 2008 - September 2008
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   September 2001 - September 2005

Skills
Project Management, Community Organizing, Program Facilitation, Writing, Editing, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Press Releases, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, State Government, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Grants, Fundraising, Training, Community Development, Government, Policy Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Policy, Economic Development

Education
Drake University   2010 — 2011
MPA, Public Administration, 4.0

Luther College   1997 — 2001
BA, Communication & Linguistics

Ryan Starkey Ryan Starkey Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Ryan Starkey's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Environmental Specialist
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   May 2014 - Present
Jimmy John's  2014 - Present

Education
Northwest Missouri State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Geology

Michael J. Kintner Michael J. Kintner Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Michael J. Kintner's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience March 2008 - Present
Job Regional Entomologist at IDALS
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   March 2008 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking

Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science

Jackie Suckow Jackie Suckow Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Jackie Suckow's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Communications & Outreach Coordinator at Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Industry Design
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   August 2012 - Present
Sign-A-Rama Urbandale, Iowa   February 2011 - July 2012
Tronwell  February 2010 - October 2010
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence  June 2009 - December 2009
Meredith  January 2007 - May 2009
Toy Network LLC  October 2008 - April 2009

Skills
Social Media, Photoshop, InDesign, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Editing, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook, Graphic Design, Twitter, Language Teaching, ESL, Flash, Layout, Logo Design, Social Media Marketing, Photography, Public Relations, Typography, Magazines, Art

Education
Simpson College   2005 — 2009
BA, Spanish, Art with emphasis in graphic design

Beth Aswegan Beth Aswegan Ankeny, Iowa Details
Beth Aswegan's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience January 1976 - Present
Job Retired: microbiologist at Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   January 1976 - Present

Skills
Molecular Biology, Microbiology, ELISA, PCR, RT-PCR, Cell Culture, DNA, DNA Extraction, Microscopy, Protein Purification, Tissue Culture, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Western Blotting, Research, Public Speaking

Education
Grand View College   1971 — 1973
JC degree, Biology, General

Rachel Leibold Rachel Leibold United States Details
Rachel Leibold's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Executive Assistant
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   February 2015 - Present
AGRIBUSINESS ASSN OF IA   January 2011 - Present
THE PALMER GROUP  January 2010 - January 2011
Iowa State University  January 2008 - January 2010
Von Maur  January 2007 - January 2008

Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Apparel Merchandising, Design and Production; Creative Design

Matt Coulter Matt Coulter Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Matt Coulter's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience 1994 - 1999
Job Admnistrative Services Bureau Chief and Financial Officer at Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services  1999 - Present
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   1994 - 1999

Skills
Non-profits, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budget, Personnel, Payroll, Internal Controls, Government Accounting, Government..., Government Contract..., Government, Event Planning, Financial Reporting, Policy, Process Improvement, Nonprofits, Grants, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Economic Development, Accounting, Public Policy, Microsoft Office, Policy Analysis, PowerPoint, Resume Writing, Budgets, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Management, Career Counseling, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Finance, Program Development, Leadership

Education
University of Northern Iowa   1978 — 1982

Gretchen Paluch Gretchen Paluch Des Moines, Iowa Details
Gretchen Paluch's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Pesticide Bureau Chief at Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   April 2012 - Present
EcoSMART Technologies  February 2009 - April 2012
Iowa State University  January 2003 - February 2009

Skills
Entomology, Toxicology

Education
Iowa State University   2006 — 2009
Ph.D., Entomology and Toxicology (co-majors), Statistics (minor)

Iowa State University   2003 — 2005
M.S., Entomology

Jill Paxton Jill Paxton Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Jill Paxton's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience June 2007 - Present
Job Bureau Chief at Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   June 2007 - Present

Skills
Writing, Editing, Research, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Teaching, Publications, Magazines

Education
University of Delaware
BS, MS

Bill Northey Bill Northey Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Bill Northey's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience January 2007 - Present
Job Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   January 2007 - Present
Northey Farms   1981 - Present
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture  September 2011 - September 2012
National Corn Growers Association  1986 - 1997
National Corn Growers Association  1995 - 1996

Skills
Public Speaking, Government, Financial Management, Writing, Contact Management, Friendship, Business Strategy, Political Campaigns, Political Affairs, Campaign Strategy, Agriculture, Corn, Problem Solving, Public Relations, Politics, Public Policy, Managerial Finance, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Policy, Leadership, Legislative Relations, Research, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Farms, Social Media, Agribusiness, Strategic Planning, Biofuels, Sustainability, Budgets, Program Management, Leadership Development, Legislation, Economic Development, International Relations, Event Management, Media Relations, Economics, Coalitions, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Non-profits, Social Networking, Organizational..., Strategy, Agronomy, Community Development

Education
Southwest Minnesota State University   2004 — 2006
Masters, Business Administration

Iowa State University   1977 — 1981
BS, Ag Business

Spirit Lake High School

Jack Ratekin Jack Ratekin Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Jack Ratekin's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience September 1989 - June 1999
Job Director of Donor Development at Iowa Lions Eye Bank, University of Iowa
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Iowa Lions Eye Bank  November 2014 - Present
JG Ratekin Communications   October 2013 - November 2014
Principal Financial Group  September 2012 - October 2013
Principal Financial Group  November 2010 - September 2012
Principal Financial Group  August 2007 - November 2010
Iowa Department of Economic Development  September 1999 - October 2004
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   September 1989 - June 1999

Skills
Visio, Business Requirements, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Requirements Gathering, SDLC, PMO, SharePoint, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Waterfall, Business Analysis, Communication, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Publishing, Media Relations, Newsletters, Social Networking, Marketing, Social Media, Blogging, Email Marketing, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Editing, Journalism, Leadership, Technical Writing, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Supplier Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Integrated Marketing, Management, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Strategy, Digital Marketing

Education
University of Iowa   2011 — 2015
Master's degree, Strategic Communication

University of Northern Iowa   1976 — 1984
B.a., English

Dan Pfister Dan Pfister St. Joseph, Missouri Area Details
Dan Pfister's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience December 2010 - February 2011
Job Research Chemist, Coatings Specialist at Hillyard Industries
Industry Plastics
Experience
Hillyard Industries   March 2011 - Present
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   December 2010 - February 2011
Iowa State University  August 2005 - November 2010
Missouri Western State University--St. Joseph, MO   January 2003 - May 2005
Custom Industrial Analysis Labs Inc.   January 2003 - January 2004

Skills
Coatings, Chemistry, NMR, Polyurethane, Composites, Resin, LC-MS, Laboratory, TGA, Adhesives, Polymers, Polymer Chemistry

Education
Iowa State University   2005 — 2010
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry

Missouri Western State University   2001 — 2005
B.S., Chemistry

Mike Bevins Mike Bevins Woodward, Iowa Details
Mike Bevins's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience February 1998 - Present
Job Owner at Iowa Native Trees and Shrubs
Industry Research
Experience
Iowa Native Trees and Shrubs   January 2008 - Present
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   February 1998 - Present
Miller Nursery   1993 - 1998
TNT Landscaping and Nursery   1988 - 1993

Skills
Propagation, Plant Production, Garden, Landscaping, Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Trees, Public Speaking, Pruning, Landscape Design, Grant Writing, Nursery

Education
Iowa State University   1971 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Forestry/Horticulture

Sarah Albracht Sarah Albracht Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Sarah Albracht's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience February 2007 - July 2009
Job Marketing Assistant for Davie Life & Annuity
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Robert half - office team  February 2013 - February 2014
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   February 2007 - July 2009

Skills
Marketing Communications, News Writing, Creative Writing, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Speech Writing, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Design Documents, Copy Editing, Market Research, Report Writing, Event Planning, Communication, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Online Advertising, Legal Research, Program Development, Program Management, Economics, Budget Monitoring, Video Production, Office Management, Human Resources, Benefits Administration

Education
AIB College of Business   2013 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, Leadership, 4.0

Des Moines Area Community College   2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General, A, 3.97GPA

Bobby Kuennen Bobby Kuennen Des Moines, Iowa Details
Bobby Kuennen's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Project Coordinator at Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Industry Research
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   November 2014 - Present
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   May 2010 - November 2014
Dixon Design and Landscape   May 2004 - August 2009

Skills
Environmental Policy, Contract Management, Land Use Planning, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, Customer Service, Agriculture

Education
Luther College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Studies

Steve Moline Steve Moline Des Moines, Iowa Details
Steve Moline's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience July 2011 - Present
Job Division Director, Regulatory Division at Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Industry Research
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   July 2011 - Present
Iowa Attorney General's Office  July 1991 - July 2011

Education
University of Iowa   1983 — 1986
JD

Iowa State University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Business and Management

Ed McCreary Ed McCreary Mount Ayr, Iowa Details
Ed McCreary's Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Experience 2008 - 2015
Job Government Administration Professional
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship   2008 - 2015
Farmers Cooperative Company  1991 - 2008

Education
Northwest Missouri State University   1988 — 1989
Farm operations

Mount ayr high school   1975 — 1988