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Kansas Department of Agriculture Employees
Kansas Department of Agriculture March 2015 - April 2015
Dillons Grocery Store August 2014 - April 2015
Aflac August 2014 - December 2014
Biosecurity Research Institute January 2014 - May 2014
Kansas State University Rabies Lab June 2012 - January 2014
Kansas State University June 2012 - June 2013
Kansas State University August 2009 - May 2012
Skills
Biotechnology, Research, PCR, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Pharmacy Technicians, Dog Grooming, Animal Behavior, Animal Science, Laboratory Skills, Western Blotting, Epidemiology, Food Science, Cell Culture, Bacterial Culture, Veterinary Pathology, Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Biostatistics, Biochemistry
Education
Kansas State University 2012 — 2015
Master's Degree, Public Health
Kansas State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Animal Sciences
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development July 2012 - Present
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality January 2012 - July 2012
Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville August 2011 - January 2012
Senate Majority Policy Office March 2003 - August 2011
Kansas Department of Agriculture August 1999 - January 2003
Governor of Kansas, Bill Graves November 1996 - August 1999
Kansas Grain & Feed Association September 1993 - November 1996
Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association September 1993 - November 1996
American Feed Industry Association August 1990 - August 1993
U.S. Chamber of Commerce April 1987 - September 1989
Skills
Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Policy, Politics, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Leadership, Strategy, Legislation, Strategic Communications, Fundraising
Education
Georgetown University 1988 — 1992
MPP, Public Policy
University of Michigan 1981 — 1985
BGS, Political Science, History, Economics
MetLife Agricultural Investments May 2014 - Present
Kansas State University August 2013 - July 2015
Kansas State University Center for Risk Management Education and Research October 2013 - May 2015
Merck Animal Health June 2013 - August 2013
Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University January 2012 - May 2013
Kansas State University May 2011 - May 2013
Kansas Department of Agriculture August 2012 - December 2012
Center for Sustainable Energy, Kansas State University May 2012 - August 2012
Hill Farms May 2001 - August 2010
Skills
Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Customer Service, Market Research, Advocacy, Marketing Communications, Issues Managment, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Animal Nutrition, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Economic Research, Farms, Government, Economics, Research, Public Relations, Event Planning
Education
Kansas State University 2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Economics, Animal Sciences & Industry
FLM+ August 2014 - Present
National FFA Organization May 2014 - July 2014
Take Flight Student-run Advertising Agency September 2013 - May 2014
Kansas Ag Support Center September 2009 - May 2014
K-State Challenge Course May 2011 - December 2012
National FFA Organization May 2012 - August 2012
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Media, Agriculture, Marketing, Social Networking, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office, Research, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Management, Community Outreach, Blogging, Event Management, Account Management, Client Relations
Education
Kansas State University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, Major: International Agribusiness, Minor: Mass Communications, Senior
Vrije University
Environmental Economics, Development Economics, and International Strategy
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran February 2014 - Present
Sachse Family Angus September 2007 - Present
Kansas State FFA Convention May 2011 - May 2014
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2012 - August 2012
Riley County Farm Bureau 2011 - 2012
Kansas State University Housing & Dining Services August 2010 - May 2011
Lowemont Veterinary Service June 2010 - August 2010
Heim & Son's Dairy Farm June 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Agriculture, Beef Cattle, Advocate, Communication Skills..., Communication, Government, Leadership, Sustainable Agriculture, Animal Nutrition, Agribusiness, Farms, Livestock, Plant Breeding, Animal Science, Dairy, Cattle, Public Speaking, Research, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Social Media, Microsoft Office
Education
Kansas State University 2015 — 2017
Master's degree, Agribusiness, 3.6
Kansas State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Animal Sciences, Alumni
Kansas Department of Agriculture November 2014 - Present
Johnson County Housing February 2014 - November 2014
Con-Ivie Gardens Inc. March 2011 - August 2013
Extended Stay Hotels June 2010 - January 2011
Days Inn December 2009 - June 2010
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff August 2004 - May 2009
Skills
Hospitality, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Hotel Management, Restaurants, Hospitality Industry, Food, Food Service, Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Front Office, Food Safety, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Management, Administrative..., Office Management, Office Administration
Education
Webster University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Environmental Mangement
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 2004 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Service, Restaurant Management
Kansas Department of Agriculture August 2013 - Present
Bartlett and Company May 2015 - August 2015
CHS May 2014 - August 2014
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Accounting, Budgets, Customer Service, Research, Event Planning, Public Relations, Community Outreach
Education
Kansas State University 2011 — 2015
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations and Accounting
Kansas State University
Kansas Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary of AgricultureKansas Department of AgricultureJanuary 2000 - June 2006
Skills
Policy, Government, Policy Analysis, Agriculture, Public Policy, Agribusiness, Public Speaking, Project Management, Environmental Awareness, Economic Development, Legislative Relations, Program Development, Grant Administration, Community Outreach, Community Development, Grants
Education
Kansas State University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Economics
Flint Hills Resources July 2013 - Present
Flint Hills Resources September 2011 - June 2013
Constantine Cotsoradis Consulting July 2010 - September 2011
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 1996 - July 2010
NIST August 1994 - May 1996
Maryland Department of Agriculture October 1989 - August 1994
Skills
Policy, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Government, Strategic Planning, Research, State Government, Legislative Relations, Public Affairs, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Negotiation, Budgets, Program Management, Leadership, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Management, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Analysis, Event Planning, Business Strategy, Team Building, Policy Analysis, Process Improvement, Politics, Management Consulting, Training, Community Development, Human Resources, Project Planning, Community Outreach, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Strategy, Economic Development, Speech Writing, Legislation, Media Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Proposal Writing, Political Campaigns
Education
The University of Kansas 1997 — 2000
MPA, Public Administration
Loyola College 1975 — 1979
B.A, English
Kansas Department of Agriculture August 2014 - Present
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture August 2012 - May 2014
EnerSys April 2011 - August 2011
Hess Services July 2010 - March 2011
Doonan's Specialized Trailers November 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Leadership, Engineering, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Analysis, Project Planning, Supervisory Skills, Manufacturing, Process Scheduler, Welding, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Nuclear, Energy, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Power Plants, Power Generation, Technical Writing, MIG welding
Education
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture 2012 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Agriculture Production Systems & Agribusiness Management, 3.97 GPA
B2 Interactive May 2012 - Present
LivingSocial November 2011 - November 2012
Kansas State University August 2008 - May 2012
Kansas Department of Agriculture September 2011 - April 2012
Manhattan Christian College May 2011 - August 2011
Allen Press, Inc. June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Adobe Creative Suite, Public Relations, Editing, InDesign, Research, Facebook, PowerPoint, Advertising, Nonprofits, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Fundraising, Blogging, Press Releases, WordPress, Front-end Design, PSD to Wordpress, Branding & Identity, Drums, Creative Design, Digital Marketing
Education
Kansas State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations, French and Women's Studies
Kansas Department of Agriculture February 2014 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture September 2013 - February 2014
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2008 - September 2013
City of Olathe February 2006 - May 2006
Skills
GIS, ESRI, ArcMap, Maps, Spatial Analysis, Data Analysis, Water Management, Water Policy, Hydrology, Agriculture, Groundwater Modeling, Water Rights, Presentations, Technical Writing, Technical Support, Technical Reviews, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Kansas 2003 — 2005
B.G.S., Environmental Studies with Geography Minor
Johnson County Community College
A.A., Liberal Arts and Sciences
Kansas Association of School Boards May 2012 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 2010 - April 2012
Kansas Association of School Boards August 2007 - July 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, School Law, Employment Law, School Policy, Legislation, Staff Development, Legislative Research, Legislative Relations, State Government, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Teaching, Higher Education, Curriculum Development
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor Degree
Kansas State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science Degrees, Political Science and Psychology
Kansas Department of Agriculture April 2014 - Present
Kansas Attorney General's Office August 2010 - April 2014
Mental Health Center of East Central Kansas March 2008 - August 2010
Starbucks Coffee Company June 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Outlook, Program Management, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing
Education
Emporia State University 2003 — 2006
Bachelors, Marketing
Kansas Department of Agriculture August 2014 - May 2015
Kansas Department of Corrections April 2013 - August 2014
Kansas Department of Corrections August 2011 - April 2013
Kansas Department of Corrections June 2011 - August 2011
Kansas State University August 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Research, Data Analysis, Nonprofits, Econometrics, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Statistics, Program Development, Stata, SPSS, Microsoft SQL Server, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Government, Management, Program Management
Education
Kansas State University 2010 — 2013
Master of Public Administration, Public Administration
Kansas State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Woods and Durham November 2014 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture February 2014 - November 2014
Cook and Haugeberg LLC January 2013 - November 2013
OCD Builders October 2011 - August 2013
Neal Hendrix Hay Co, Inc. April 2001 - October 2010
Skills
QuickBooks, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Accounts Receivable, Journal Entries, Internal Controls, Bank Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Peachtree, Microsoft Excel, Invoicing, Microsoft Word, General Ledger, Tax Preparation, Auditing, Financial Statements, Accounting
Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
Kansas Department of Agriculture August 2013 - Present
Ellis County Rural Fire April 2009 - July 2013
Walmart June 1998 - July 2013
Self Employed January 1997 - December 2008
Self Employed June 2004 - May 2008
Lilienthal Feed Lots, Inc. January 1994 - August 1997
Skills
Inventory Control, Management, Customer Service, Telephone Skills, Windows 7, Customer Experience, Emergency Services, Email, Windows Vista, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Social Networking, Self-driven, Self-confidence, Self-starter, Smartphones, Food Safety, Food Science
Education
Fort Hays State University 1997 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Chemistry, 3.54 GPA
Fort Hays State University 1997 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology (Pre Med option), 3.54 GPA
Fort Hays State University 1997 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Drawing, 3.54 GPA
KDHE October 2010 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 2007 - January 2010
Fort Scott Community College January 2006 - July 2007
The School District of DeSoto County July 2003 - August 2005
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 2001 - July 2003
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, GIS, Environmental Impact..., Water Quality, ArcGIS, Policy Analysis, Environmental Compliance, Research, Ecology, Sustainability, Environmental Consulting, Public Policy
Education
Southern Arkansas University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Sciences
Fort Scott Community College 1995 — 1997
Associate of Science
Kansas Farm Management Association August 2014 - Present
Kansas State University September 2012 - August 2014
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2012 - August 2012
Kansas State University August 2010 - May 2012
World Relief November 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Economics, Agriculture, Spanish, Stata, SPSS, Agricultural Economics, Microsoft Excel, Research, Statistics, Econometrics, Analysis, GAMS, SAS, Market Research
Education
Kansas State University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University 2005 — 2009
BS, Agricultural Economics
A*P*G July 2009 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2007 - June 2009
PetSmart December 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Laboratory, Histology, Lifesciences, Microtome, Staining, Immunohistochemistry, Quality Control, Microscopy, Histopathology, in Situ Hybridization, Bloodborne Pathogens, Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Tissue Processing, Cytology, Anatomic Pathology, Laboratory Safety, Life Sciences
Education
Kansas State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences and Industry
Colby Community College 2001 — 2003
Associate of Science (AS), Animal Sciences
State of Kansas March 2009 - Present
State of Kansas Department of Information System & Communications March 2006 - March 2009
Kansas Department of Agriculture December 1996 - March 2006
Logicon 1996 - 1997
US Army Retired August 1976 - October 1996
Skills
Telecommunications..., Information Management, Operations Management, Military, Army, Command, Telecommunications, Government, Program Management, Policy, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Training, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Security Clearance, Emergency Management, Requirements Analysis, Leadership Development, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Air Force, Defense, Security, DoD, Leadership, Information Assurance, National Security, Process Improvement
Education
Golden Gate University 1995 — 1996
MS, Telecommunications Management
State University of New York at Albany 1985 — 1989
BA, Business Administration
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2015 - Present
Varney's October 2011 - Present
Skills
Photography, Photoshop, Public Relations, Journalism, InDesign, AP Style, Social Media, Environmental Scanning, Composing Press Releases, Time Management, Retail, Customer Service, Teamwork, Retail Sales, Cashiering, Inventory Management
Education
Kansas State University 2012 — 2016
Agricultural Communications & Journalism, Journalism & Mass Communications (public relations)
Kansas Department of Agriculture April 2014 - Present
Kansas FFA Foundation November 2009 - March 2014
Pepsi of Manhattan July 2007 - November 2009
Neiman Marcus Group - National Service Center July 1999 - July 2004
Skills
Fundraising, Public Relations, Non-profits, Event Planning, Training, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Program Development, Leadership, Agriculture, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Proposal Writing, Policy Analysis, Policy, Social Networking, Community Development, Public Policy, Grants, Government, Workshop Facilitation, Research, Philanthropy, Editing, Economic Development, Organizational..., Newsletters, Board Development, Staff Development
Education
Kansas State University 1994 — 1999
BS College of Agriculture, MS College of Education
Kansas Department of Agriculture February 2006 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture February 2006 - Present
Big Slick LLC DBA Highland Plaza Wine & Spirits June 2003 - December 2005
Citibank (Banamex USA) October 2001 - June 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Program Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Budgets, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Risk Management
Education
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science, Milling Science & Management
BIO-WEST, Inc February 2008 - Present
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks January 2006 - February 2008
Alion Science and Technology August 2005 - January 2006
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2005 - August 2005
Pittsburg State University August 2003 - May 2005
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks May 2004 - August 2004
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks May 2003 - August 2003
US Fish and Wildlife Service May 2002 - August 2002
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks March 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Environmental Consulting, Aquatic Ecology, Natural Resource..., Fisheries, Fisheries Science, Fisheries Management, Limnology, Stream Ecology, fish collection,..., ESA, aquatic-habitat..., research and monitoring..., processing, analyzing,..., rare, endangered,..., water-quality data..., database organization..., collaboration,..., Biology, Taxonomy, Field Research, Water Sampling, Electrofishing, Ecological Research, Environmental Monitoring, Technical Writing, Fish, Natural Resources, Endangered Species, Experimental Design, Freshwater Ecology
Education
Pittsburg State University 2003 — 2006
Master of Science (MS), Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Pittsburg State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology: Pre-Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Kansas Department of Agriculture November 2013 - Present
Bader Rutter & Associates July 2011 - November 2013
Bader Rutter & Associates June 2010 - July 2011
Rhea + Kaiser June 2007 - June 2010
Kansas State University, Department of Communications 2006 - 2007
CHS 2006 - 2006
Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Social Media, Media Relations, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Event Management, Editing, Crisis Communications, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Strategy, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications
Education
Kansas State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelors of Science, Agricultural Communications and Journalism
Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University February 2015 - Present
Agricultural Economic Insights, LLC September 2014 - Present
Center for Food and Agricultural Business at Purdue University April 2012 - February 2015
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 2011 - March 2012
Purdue University August 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Economics, Agriculture, Research, Agribusiness, Econometrics, Statistics, @Risk, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Stata, MBTI, GAMS, Analysis, Environmental Policy, Quantitative Analytics, Agricultural Economics, Biofuels, SAS, SPSS, Teaching
Education
Purdue University 2009 — 2011
Masters, Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University 2005 — 2009
BS, Agricultural Economics
Kansas Department of Agriculture September 2014 - Present
Crowe & Dunlevy August 2009 - June 2014
Arthur-Green, LLP August 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Corporate Law, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Nonprofits, Oil & Gas Law, Banking Law, Corporate Governance, Administrative Law, Real Estate Transactions, Indian Law, Indian Gaming, Real Estate, Business Transactions, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Water Resources, Food Safety, Business Litigation
Education
University of Tulsa 2004 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Kansas State University 2001 — 2003
Master of Science (M.S.)
Kansas State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
City of Topeka August 2015 - Present
The University of Kansas March 2015 - August 2015
Kansas Department of Transportation July 2010 - February 2015
Kansas Department of Transportation July 2010 - February 2015
Kansas Department of Transportation July 2010 - February 2015
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2006 - January 2010
Kansas Board of Healing Arts August 2002 - May 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Project Management, Policy, FMLA, Progressive Discipline, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Public Speaking, Affirmative Action, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Training, Employee Recognition, Strategic Human..., Event Planning, Project Planning, Human Resources, Management, HRIS, Leadership, Interviews, Personnel Management, Conflict Resolution, New Hire Orientations, Performance Management, Team Building, Recruiting, Payroll, Hiring, Benefits Administration, Job Descriptions, Coaching, Temporary Placement, Performance Appraisal, Organizational..., Career Counseling, Program Management, Compensation & Benefit, Leadership Development, Staff Development, EEO, Workers Compensation, HR Policies, Analysis, Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Training, Employee Engagement
Education
Baker University 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts, Conflict Management & Dispute Resolution; Human Resources, 2011, 4.0
Baker University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor, Business Administration, 4.0
Baker University 2005 — 2007
Associate, Business Administration, 4.0
Washburn University 2003 — 2003
MGMA September 2014 - Present
Snooze an Am Eatery May 2011 - October 2014
Snooze an Am Eatery August 2013 - August 2014
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2013 - August 2013
University Center for the Arts August 2012 - December 2012
TriMedia Film Festival March 2012 - November 2012
The Rocky Mountain Collegian August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Press Releases, Media Relations, Journalism, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Editing, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing
Education
Colorado State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism and Technical Communication, Major GPA 3.5
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 2012 - Present
Hy-Vee August 2011 - July 2012
US Army Corps of Engineers May 2009 - May 2011
Kansas State University August 2005 - May 2011
National Park Service 2006 - 2007
Skills
ArcGIS, GIS, Spatial Analysis, Cartography, Geography, Remote Sensing, Environmental Awareness, ESRI, ArcMap, GPS, ERDAS Imagine, Geoprocessing, Spatial Databases, Geomatics, ArcCatalog, ENVI, ArcInfo, ArcGIS Server, Data Collection, ArcView, Data Analysis, Research, Environmental Science, Water Resources, ArcSDE, Google Earth, Hydrology
Education
Kansas State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Geography, 4.0
Kansas State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Geography, 3.8
Livestock Marketing Association March 2013 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2012 - March 2013
Kansas Department of Agriculture March 2011 - June 2012
C.Good Comm January 2007 - March 2012
Pinegar, Smith and Associates June 2010 - February 2011
Beef Cattle Institute March 2009 - August 2009
Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy August 2008 - May 2009
American Farm Bureau Federation May 2008 - August 2008
Certified Angus Beef August 2007 - May 2008
Angus Productions Inc. May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Agriculture, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Editing, Research, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Legislative Policy, Public Policy, Government, Program Development, Editorial, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Policy, Social Networking, Community Development, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Crisis Communications, Politics, Grant Writing
Education
Washburn University School of Law 2009 — 2012
JD, Law
Kansas State University 2008 — 2010
Masters, Communication Studies
Kansas State University 2006 — 2008
Bachelors, Agricultural Communications and Journalism, Public Relations and Political Science
Butler County Community College 2004 — 2006
Associate's, Agriculture
Kansas Department of Agriculture March 2015 - Present
Smithfield-Farmland October 2013 - February 2015
Farmland Foods October 2008 - October 2013
Kansas State University 2004 - 2007
USDA FAS 2006 - 2006
U.S. Meat Export Federation 2006 - 2006
Skills
Meat, Food Processing, Dairy, Animal Nutrition, GMP, Food Quality, Awesomeness, Genetics, Product Development, Food Microbiology
Education
William Woods University 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Kansas State University 2004 — 2006
Master of Science (MS), Meat Science
Kansas State University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences
Kansas Corn Growers Association February 2014 - Present
Kennedy and Coe, LLC September 2013 - February 2014
ICM Inc May 2003 - September 2013
Kansas Corn Growers Association June 2000 - May 2003
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 1997 - June 2000
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 1989 - June 1997
Skills
Biotechnology, Leadership, Legislation, Energy, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Biofuels, Renewable Energy, Contract Negotiation, Environmental Awareness, Agribusiness, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Alternative Energy, Public Policy, Cleantech, Research, Project Management, Policy, Legislative Relations, Government, Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Public Affairs, Start-ups, Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, Analysis, Strategic Communications, Biomass, Mergers & Acquisitions, Policy Analysis, Energy Policy, New Business Development
Education
University of Denver College of Law 1983 — 1987
JD/MBA, Business/Law
Rockhurst University 1980 — 1983
BA, Economics, Political Science
Great Day Cafe LLC October 2010 - Present
Vangent, Inc. March 2006 - August 2010
Pearson Government Solutions June 2005 - March 2006
Pearson Government Solutions January 2002 - June 2005
Kansas Division of the Budget March 2000 - January 2002
Kansas Division of the Budget June 1997 - March 2000
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 1995 - June 1997
Kansas Division of the Budget June 1989 - July 1995
Public School September 1983 - July 1989
Skills
Analysis, Management, Project Management, Budgeting, Budgets, Finance, Government Contracting, Program Management, Accounting, Policy, CMMI
Education
University of Colorado 1987 — 1989
MPA, Economics, Political Science, Organizational Theory, Statistics
University of Northern Colorado 1979 — 1982
BME, Music Teacher Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1976 — 1979
General Studies
Columbine High School 1973 — 1976
Diploma, General Studies
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2015 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2014 - Present
Mars January 2013 - September 2013
Reser's Fine Foods February 2012 - January 2013
Reser's Fine Foods April 2010 - February 2012
Skills
Training, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Inventory Control, Management, HACCP, Quality Assurance, SPC, Outlook, Process Scheduler, Data Entry, Access, Photoshop, Sales, Food Safety, Food Processing, GMP, Quality Auditing, SQF, Team Leadership, Project Management, Inventory Management
Education
Kansas State University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Social Science; minor in Mass Communications and Psychology
Virginia Department of Forensic Science June 2014 - Present
Thomas Nelson Community College August 2013 - May 2014
Purdue University 2008 - 2012
Utah State University January 2008 - May 2008
Kansas Department of Agriculture March 2004 - June 2007
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2003 - February 2004
National Park Service May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Supervisory Experience, Project Management, Analytical Methods..., Analytical Method..., Regulatory Guidelines, Mass Spectrometry, Atomic Spectroscopy, Laboratory Equipment, Ion Trap, GC-MS, LC-MS, Immunoassays, QAQC, Agricultural Chemicals, Explosives Detection, Drug Testing, Laboratory Quality..., Undergraduate Teaching, Microsoft Applications, Matlab, TeX, Linux distributions
Education
Purdue University 2008 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Analytical Chemistry
Utah State University 2007 — 2008
Grinnell College 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2013 - Present
Kansas State University Agricultural Communications and Journalism Department August 2012 - Present
First Bank Kansas June 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, Research, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Event Planning, Public Relations, Agriculture
Education
Kansas State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Communication/Journalism, Senior
Ell-Saline High School 2007 — 2011
Camp Geiger, Pony Express Council, Boy Scouts of America June 2007 - August 2015
Kansas Department of Agriculture February 2015 - May 2015
Kansas State University May 2013 - December 2013
RuffaloCODY September 2012 - July 2013
Skills
Event Planning, Project Planning, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Teamwork, Staff Development, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Social Media, English, Telephone Skills, Facebook, Time Management, Social Networking, Accounting, Data Entry
Education
Kansas State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Economics, Junior
Kansas Department of Agriculture February 2012 - Present
Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club May 2011 - December 2011
Oklahoma Christian University August 2010 - December 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Receptionist Duties, Customer Service, Online Research, Field Training, Agriculture, Animal Welfare, Animal Import..., Animal Export..., Outlook, Policy, Government, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Veterinary Medicine, Research, Editing
Education
Oklahoma Christian University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication and Behavioral Sciences
Hutchinson Community College 2008 — 2009
Musical Theatre
Kansas State University August 2010 - Present
KCK Ranch January 1999 - September 2013
John Deere May 2013 - August 2013
Office of the President, Kansas State University January 2011 - May 2013
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Higher Education, Leadership, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, Agriculture, Facebook, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Social Networking
Education
Kansas State University 2010 — 2013
Agribusiness, Agriculture
Kansas Department of Agriculture February 2015 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2014 - February 2015
Kansas State University August 2008 - January 2014
Skills
Agriculture, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Budgeting, Agribusiness, Financial Analysis, Economics, Analysis, Statistics, Grant Writing, Data Analysis, Science, Higher Education
Education
Iowa State University 2003 — 2005
M.S., Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Agricultural Economics
Educational Opportunity Center TRIO January 2015 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2014 - January 2015
Texas Tech University August 2012 - December 2013
CharlestonOrwig June 2012 - August 2012
Kansas State University - College of Agriculture October 2010 - May 2012
Cargill Meat Solutions June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Customer Service, Program Management, Social Media, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Editing, Research, Public Relations, Newsletters, Technical Writing
Education
Texas Tech University 2012 — 2013
Master of Science, Agricultural Communications
Kansas State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Communications & Journalism
USDA April 2011 - Present
USDA-NRCS December 2009 - April 2011
Kansas Department of Agriculture March 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Agriculture, Government, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Research, Strategic Planning, Media Relations
Education
Iowa State University 2004 — 2006
Master's degree, Agriculture, General
Kansas State University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Kansas Department of Agriculture April 2002 - Present
National Animal Disease Center May 1998 - October 1999
Iowa State University February 1998 - May 1998
Middle Tennessee State University September 1994 - May 1996
Skills
Food Safety, Dairy, HACCP, Farms, Training, Sanitation, Inspection, Factory, Water, SQF
Education
Iowa State University 1998 — 2000
Dairy Science, Agricultural and Life Science
Iowa State University 1998 — 2000
B.S, Dairy Science
Middle Tennessee State University 1994 — 1996
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Johnson County Community College August 2006 - Present
Snow Hill Holler September 1993 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture February 2006 - March 2011
Sprint Nextel October 1994 - October 2004
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Vendor Management, Call Center, Food Safety, Microsoft Office, Key Account Management, Business, Brokers, Meat, Root Cause Analysis, Meat Processing, Turnkey Projects, Construction Management, Operations Management, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Sales
Education
Avila University 1978 — 1988
MBA, Economics and Business
Johnson County Community College 1975 — 1979
Associate of Arts (AA)
FEMA Region VII October 2013 - Present
FEMA Region VII November 2010 - October 2013
Friend's University February 2005 - December 2011
Kansas Department of Agriculture February 2007 - November 2010
Sedgwick County Conservation District February 2001 - February 2007
U.S. Army August 1992 - May 1995
Skills
ArcGIS, ArcView, Community Outreach, GIS, ArcSDE, Water Resources, Grants, Environmental Science, Environmental Impact..., Water, Environmental Policy, Spatial Analysis, Environmental, Geospatial, Emergency Management, Analysis, NFIP, FEMA policy, Certified Floodplain..., CFR 44 part 60.3, Floodplain Management, Floodproofing
Education
Friends University 2002 — 2004
M.S, Environmental Studies
Kansas State University 1995 — 1998
B.S, Natural Resource Management
Northwest High School
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 2006 - Present
Dillons August 1990 - July 2006
Skills
Government, Policy, Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Emergency Management, Event Planning, Project Planning, Training, Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Program Development, Data Analysis, Public Policy, Community Development, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Program Management, Grants, Budgets, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, Research, Proposal Writing, Strategic Communications, Food Safety, Team Building, Disaster Response, Preparedness, Coaching, Politics
Education
Kansas State University 1990 — 1993
Business Administration
Barton County Community College 1988 — 1990
The University of Kansas
Certified Public Manager
Kansas Department of Agriculture September 2015 - Present
Koch Family Dairy/Stock January 2015 - Present
Facilities Kansas State University May 2013 - September 2015
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2015 - August 2015
Big Lakes Developmental Center November 2013 - September 2014
Leadership Studies Kansas State Universtiy September 2012 - May 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Leadership, Event Planning, Teamwork
Education
Kansas State University 2012 — 2016
Animal Science & Industry
Fort Scott Community College 2010 — 2012
Osawatomie High School
Osawatomie High School
Kansas Wheat July 2015 - Present
WAAR Wichita Area Association of REALTORS® January 2015 - July 2015
TruHome Solutions, LLC August 2014 - December 2014
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce January 2014 - May 2014
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2013 - August 2013
First Affirmative LLC September 2011 - May 2012
McKellar Consulting June 2011 - August 2011
State of Kansas May 2011 - August 2011
DC Legislative and Regulatory Services January 2011 - May 2011
John Rysavy for Congress May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Communications Strategy, Research, Government Relations, Tax Policy, Argumentation, Public Relations, Government, Lobbying, Public Speaking, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Policy, Politics, Legislative Relations, Legal Writing, Legislation, Political Science, Microsoft Office, Legal Research
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2012 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
University of Kansas 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Kansas Department of Agriculture February 2015 - Present
Angus Productions Inc. June 2015 - August 2015
K-State Research and Extension March 2014 - June 2015
K-State First August 2014 - January 2015
Kansas Wheat October 2012 - January 2015
Certified Angus Beef LLC May 2014 - August 2014
Stahlbush Island Farms June 2012 - August 2012
Oregon FFA Association March 2011 - March 2012
Oregon Department of Forestry July 2009 - April 2011
Skills
Blogging, Public Speaking, Agriculture, Press Releases, Social Media, Leadership, Public Relations, Newsletters, News Writing, Feature Articles, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Agriculture Advocacy, Student Development, Graphic Design, Editorial Design, Radio, Logo Design, Constant Contact
Education
Kansas State University 2012 — 2015
Agricultural Communications and Journalism, Senior (2015 December graduate)
National FFA Organization May 2015 - July 2015
Kansas Department of Agriculture September 2014 - May 2015
Kansas State University November 2013 - May 2015
Cargill Animal Nutrition May 2014 - August 2014
Kansas State University Office of Student Life August 2013 - May 2014
Group Mission Trips May 2013 - August 2013
National FFA Organization October 2011 - October 2012
Skills
Agriculture, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Workshop Facilitation, Program Management, Training, Coaching, Program Development, Higher Education, Farms, Teamwork, Student Development, Policy, Budgets, Management, PowerPoint
Education
Cornell University 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Applied Economics and Management
Kansas State University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Economics
Bethel University 2010 — 2011
Economics, Economics
St. Charles High School 2006 — 2010
Jose Pepper's Marketplace & Restaurant Group January 2010 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 2013 - Present
Skills
New Business Development, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, International Business..., Operations Management, International..., Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Food, Brand Management, Management, Sales, Team Building, P, Sales Management, Marketing
Education
Wichita State University 2004 — 2008
Business, Management
Point Loma Nazarene University
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
San Diego Mesa College
Business Administration and Management, General
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2013 - Present
Fred P. Otts Restaurant January 2009 - Present
Red Robin April 2005 - July 2009
Haz-Mat Response Inc. July 2008 - November 2008
Applebee’s Restaurant April 2006 - August 2007
Education
Gardner Edgerton High School
Metropolitan Community College
Pittsburg State University
BS, General Studies; biology
Kansas Livestock Association September 2014 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2014 - May 2014
Washburn University Law Clinic August 2013 - January 2014
Dairy Farmers of America May 2013 - August 2013
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Transactional Law, Corporate Law, Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Law, Farm & Ranch Management, Administrative Law, Business Formation, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability, Succession Planning, Nonprofits, Legal Issues, Legislative Relations, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Excel
Education
Washburn University School of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD), Agricultural Law
Kansas State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences
Butler Community College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Science (AS), Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Ag Education on the Move July 2014 - Present
Ag Education on the Move 2015 - 2015
Northwest Missouri State University May 2013 - May 2014
Live Well St Joseph (Heartland Foundation) May 2013 - November 2013
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2012 - May 2013
Hemisphere GPS January 2011 - April 2012
Nestle Purina Pet Care Company June 2008 - January 2011
McCormick Distilling Co. August 2005 - June 2008
Skills
food safety auditing, GMP, Communication, Sustainable Agriculture, Animal Science, Livestock, Manufacturing, Food Safety, Networking, Volunteer Management, Training, Project Management, Process Improvement, Iso 9000, ISO 22000, Leadership, Team Building
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Agriculture Science
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Agriculture Science, Agriculture
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2008 — 2008
Certificate: Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety
Kansas Department of Agriculutre
Certificate: HACCP, Food Safety
Kansas Department of Agriculture September 2013 - Present
Fenton Family Ranch January 1989 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2013 - September 2013
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2012 - April 2013
7th Judicial Circuit Court, Clay County May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Westlaw, Outlook, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Law, Natural Resources, Oil & Gas Law, Legal Issues, Agriculture, Legal Writing, Food Safety, Agribusiness, Editing, Microsoft Office, Licensing, State Government, Courts
Education
Washburn University School of Law 2011 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law
Oklahoma City University School of Law 2010 — 2011
Law
Kansas State University 2007 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Agricultural Economics
Cerner September 2014 - Present
Leasure Hall August 2012 - 2014
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2013 - August 2013
Education
Kansas State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics
Hermitage NGT Swine Genetics November 2014 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2014 - October 2014
K-State Research & Extension April 2012 - November 2013
Farm Bureau Financial Services 1999 - 2011
TruLine Genetics, Forkner Farms December 1994 - June 1999
Skills
Agricultural Extension, Operations Management, Experienced Sales..., Swine, Agribusiness, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Agriculture, Property & Casualty..., Event Planning
Education
Kansas State University 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science and Industry
Butler County Community College 1990 — 1992
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2011 - October 2013
KS Dept of Health & Environment, Waste Management September 2008 - January 2011
KS Dept of Health & Environment, Air Quality July 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Geographic Information..., Project Management, Contract Management, GIS, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Water, GPS, Data Analysis, Analysis, Air Quality, Program Management, Floodplain Management, Project Planning, ArcGIS, Hydrology, Spatial Analysis, Groundwater Remediation, LiDAR, Environmental Awareness, Cartography
Education
University of Kansas 2002 — 2006
Master of Urban Planning, Environmental Planning & Land Use
Haskell Indian Nations University 1997 — 2002
Environmental Science, Chemistry
Kansas 4-H Foundation March 2015 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture December 2013 - February 2015
Peak Solutions August 2007 - December 2013
Kansas State University Foundation October 2005 - July 2007
Kansas FFA Foundation September 2004 - October 2005
Agriculture Future of America 2003 - 2004
Accenture 2001 - 2003
Skills
Coaching, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, Small Business, Leadership Development, Training & Development, Training Delivery, Management Consulting, Change Management, Organizational..., Management, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., Project Planning, Consulting, Strategy, Operations Management, Career Development, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Improvement, Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Executive Coaching, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Organizational Learning, Personal Development, Performance Management, Risk Management, Team Management, Workshop Facilitation, Staff Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Program Management, Employee Training, Public Speaking, Workforce Planning, Culture Change, Talent Management, Nonprofits, Management Development, Succession Planning, Organizational Design, Policy
Education
Kansas State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Economics
Hill City High 1992 — 1996
Kansas Department of Agriculture August 2014 - Present
Kansas State University March 2009 - August 2014
HSBC 2004 - 2009
Education
Kansas State University
Finance and Business, Finance, General, Business
Kansas Grain & Feed Assn. / Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Assn. / Renew Kansas November 2011 - Present
Kansas Agricultural Remediation Board December 2011 - Present
Kari's Diamonds LLC, d/b/a Kari's Diamonds, and d/b/a Kari's Bridal July 2009 - Present
New Century Credit Union, Board of Directors April 2013 - May 2015
Kansas Army National Guard September 2007 - March 2012
Kansas Board of Healing Arts May 2011 - November 2011
Kansas Department of Agriculture August 2005 - May 2011
United States Marine Corps / Selected Marine Corps Reserve September 1995 - August 2007
Education
Department of the Army, Judge Advocate General's Course 2009 — 2009
Graduate
United States Marine Corps, Officer Candidate School 2004 — 2004
Graduate, Warrant Officer Basic Course
Washburn School of Law 2001 — 2004
Juris Doctor
Kansas State University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science
Dear Neighbor Ministries 2012 - Present
Cessna Aircraft Company 2006 - 2008
Cessna Aircraft Company 2005 - 2006
Countryside Pet Clinic 2001 - 2005
Kansas Department of Agriculture 2000 - 2001
Skills
Process Improvement, Program Management, Human Resources, Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing
Education
Baker University 2005 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Kansas State University 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Sciences
Barton County Community College 1995 — 1996
Associate of Science (A.S.), Psychology
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 2015 - Present
USD 256 August 2001 - June 2015
KACTE 1990 - 2014
KAAE 1990 - 2014
BoviTrax LLC 2005 - 2011
Tonganoxie High School August 1990 - June 2001
Skills
Horticulture, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Teaching, Research, Instructional Design, Teacher Training, Staff Development, Non-profits, Program Development, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Relations, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Organizational..., Government, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Educational Leadership, Leadership Development, Policy, Training, Coaching, Educational Technology
Education
Pittsburg State University 2008 — 2010
Masters, Educational Leadership
Kansas State University 1988 — 1990
B.A. and Masters, Agriculture and Adult Education
Kansas State University 1988 — 1990
BS, Agriculture
Allen County Community College 1986 — 1988
AA, Agriculture
Intrepid Potash January 2014 - Present
GCC February 2010 - January 2014
Carmeuse Lime & Stone 2007 - 2009
Kansas Department of Agriculture 2001 - 2007
Ash Grove Cement Company 1993 - 2001
Skills
Environmental Compliance, Environmental..., Environmental Management, Air Permitting, RCRA, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Auditing, CWA, Waste Management
Education
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center 1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1975 — 1979
B.S., Applied Entomology
Kansas Office of the State Fire Marshal August 2013 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 2012 - August 2013
Kansas Department of Revenue February 2005 - June 2012
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas March 2002 - February 2005
Westar Energy May 2001 - November 2001
Birch Communications 1997 - 2001
Skills
Data Analysis, Analysis, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Project Planning, T-SQL, COBOL, SSRS, SSIS, DB2
Education
Emporia State University 1993 — 2001
Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB), Computer Information Systems
Kansas Department of Agriculture August 2013 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture September 2011 - August 2013
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 1997 - August 2013
Skills
Program Management, Management, Policy, Human Resources, Grants, Budgets, Public Speaking, Research, Government, Event Planning, Leadership, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Strategy, Benefits Administration, Project Management
Education
University of Kansas 1996 — 1996
Certified Public Manager, Public Administration
The Wichita State University 1987 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Sociology
Sonntag, Goodwin & Leef August 2015 - Present
Legal Aid of Neb August 2014 - Present
JBS June 2014 - August 2014
Nebraska Public Service Commission January 2014 - May 2014
Buchanan and Sperling, P.C. May 2013 - August 2013
John Deere May 2012 - August 2012
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2012 - June 2012
Arthur Capper Cooperative Center January 2009 - December 2011
John Deere May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Social Media, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Facebook, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Economics, Editing, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Small/Solo or Rural Practice
Kansas State University 2008 — 2012
BS, Agribusiness
SummaCon Consultants 1974 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture 1993 - 1997
Kansas Pest Control Association 1992 - 1993
National Pest Management Association 1986 - 1993
Skills
Insect, Integrated Pest..., Entomology, Ecology, Pest Control, Rodents, Mosquito Control, Fumigation, PEST, Termite, Conservation Issues, Bird Control, Environmental Science, Certified Pesticide..., Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Awareness, IPM, Pesticide Application, Training, Horticulture, Agriculture, Pesticide, Bed Bugs, Environmental Consulting, Agribusiness, Biology, Wildlife, Environmental Policy, Sustainability
Education
Webster University 1977 — 1978
MSc
University of Missouri-Columbia 1955 — 1960
BSc, Entomology
Cargill May 2014 - Present
Cargill August 2011 - May 2014
Long Motor Corporation March 2010 - February 2012
GEAR FOR SPORTS, INC September 2009 - March 2010
The Scoular Company March 2007 - September 2009
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE December 2005 - March 2007
Kansas State University May 2003 - July 2003
Skills
Agribusiness, Analysis, Export, Logistics, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Shipping, Transportation
Education
Kansas State University 2007 — 2009
MAB, Agriculture
ALTECA Ltd
Feed Microscopy
Kansas State University 2000 — 2005
BS in Ag, Horticulture Science, Plant Pathology
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Microsoft
Turner High School
Douglas County Kansas December 2014 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture November 2010 - December 2014
CH2M HILL December 2008 - November 2010
Bonestroo January 2006 - February 2008
City of Lawrence, KS July 1996 - December 2005
TranSystems September 1993 - July 1996
Skills
Civil Engineering, Project Management, Water Resources, ArcGIS, Watershed Management, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Stormwater Management, Pollution Prevention, Municipalities, Site Development, Zoning, Floodplain Management, Land Development, Dam Safety, Drainage, Environmental Awareness, Construction Management, Surveying, Sewer Design, Structural Analysis, Building Codes, Steel Structures, Foundation Design, Concrete Structures, Timber Structures, Alternative Energy, Conservation Easements, Stormwater, Water Management, Concrete, GIS, Flood Control, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS
Education
University of Kansas 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering
North Carolina State University
Structural Engineering
Kansas Department of Agriculture September 2013 - Present
Kansas Department of Agr May 2012 - September 2013
General Mills Inc January 2010 - April 2012
Cargill May 2009 - September 2009
Alabama A&M University June 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Calibration, SAP, Product Design, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Food Processing, Food Science, HACCP, WMS, Red Prairie, Cost Reduction..., Maximo, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, Environmental Testing, Food Microbiology, Warehouse Management, Chemistry, Food, Food Quality, Gas Chromatography, Sop, Training, Laboratory, Management, SOP, Leadership, HPLC
Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 2005 — 2009
Bachelors of Science, Food Science and Technology
Olathe East High School 2002 — 2005
High School Diploma
American Red Angus Association August 2015 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture November 2013 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture August 2013 - November 2013
Tabor College July 2010 - August 2013
Grass & Grain December 1993 - July 2010
Texas Hereford Association 1991 - 1993
National FFA May 1991 - August 1991
Skills
Editorial Project..., Team Management, Budget Oversight, Event Photography, Feature Writing, Writing, Technical Writing, Leadership Development, Youth Development, Youth Mentoring, Youth Leadership, Agriculture, Social Media, Social Networking, Conducting Interviews, Creative Strategy, Feature Articles, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Editing, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Leadership, Budgets, Publications, Photography, Advertising, Strategic Communications, Copy Editing, Publishing, Blogging, Fundraising, Magazines, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Management, Newspapers, Speech Writing, Volunteer Management, Research, Internal Communications, Journalism, Community Development, Spokesperson, Event Management
Education
Kansas State University 1989 — 1991
BS, Ag Communications
Butler Community College 1987 — 1989
AA, Agriculture
CEVA SANTE ANIMALE May 2015 - Present
Kansas State University Foundation August 2014 - Present
K-State College of Agriculture May 2014 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture February 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Agriculture, Event Planning, Higher Education, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership Development, Politics, Government, Public Relations
Education
Kansas State University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics
Caney Valley High School 2007 — 2011
High School Diploma
Livestock Marketing Association February 2015 - Present
Kansas Soybean Association January 2015 - April 2015
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2014 - November 2014
Oklahoma State Capitol January 2013 - May 2013
Oklahoma State University College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources December 2010 - December 2012
Zoetis June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Agriculture, Livestock Production, Sales, Public Speaking, Leadership, Livestock, Genetics, Policy
Education
Washburn University School of Law 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor, Law
Oklahoma State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Science
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2014 - Present
Manhattan Area Technical College August 2010 - May 2014
Landplan Engineering 2003 - 2010
Boeing 1994 - 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Project Management, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Infrastructure, Bentley Microstation, Civil Engineering, Stormwater Management, Design-Build, LEED AP, Hydrology, Land Development, Grading, Microstation, Site Plans, MicroStation
Education
Kansas State University 1995 — 2000
Masters, Civil Engineering
The University of Kansas 1990 — 1994
BS, Civil Engineering
Shawnee Mission South High School 1986 — 1990
US EPA 2011 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture April 2010 - January 2012
Trow Associates Inc. December 2009 - March 2010
Contract Positions 2007 - 2009
Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas 2007 - 2007
TranSystems 2005 - 2006
Burns & McDonnell 2004 - 2005
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians 2003 - 2005
University of Kansas Medical Center 2003 - 2004
Black & Veatch 1999 - 2003
Skills
GIS, Environmental Science, Mitigation, Wetlands, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Permitting, Microsoft Office, Plant Identification, Wetland Restoration, Wetland Science, Constructed Wetlands, Stream Restoration, Streams, California native plants, ArcGIS, Endangered Species, Invasive Species, Plant Ecology, Plant Taxonomy, Tree Identification, Ethnobotany, Delineation, Revegetation, Environmental Policy, Botany, NEPA
Education
Claremont Graduate University 1995 — 1998
M.S., Botany
Miami University 1989 — 1993
B.S., Botany
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2014 - Present
Catholic Charities of NE Kansas December 2000 - October 2013
Univeristy of Kansas September 1997 - January 2001
Fidelity Acceptance Corporation January 1995 - September 1997
Skills
Non-profits, Budgets, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Event Planning, Fundraising, Grants, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Program Development, Public Relations, Social Services, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Program Management
Education
Friends University
Bachelors, Business Administration
Friends University
Masters, Business Administration
Friends University
Masters, Management Information Systems
Kansas Real Estate Commission February 2015 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 2013 - February 2015
Kansas Department of Agriculture 2008 - July 2013
Kansas Department of Agriculture November 2004 - January 2008
Skills
Policy, Public Policy, Research, Government, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Agriculture, Strategy, Program Management, Nonprofits, Environmental Policy, Data Analysis, Budgets, Social Media, Legislative Relations, Water Resources, Community Outreach, Community Development
Education
The University of Kansas 2007 — 2010
MA, Public Administration
Kansas State University 1999 — 2003
BS, Political Science
Kansas Department of Agriculture November 2013 - Present
R&L Angus 1991 - Present
Express Employment Professionals July 2000 - October 2013
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, HR Consulting, Workers Compensation, Management, Project Management, Program Management, Consulting, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Sustainable Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing, Beef Cattle, Business Development, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Training, HRIS, Team Building, Temporary Placement, Payroll, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Negotiation, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Personnel Management, Event Planning, Job Descriptions
Education
Michigan State University 1982 — 1988
dual BS, Agricultural Communications and Animal Science
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2015 - Present
Frontier Farm Credit June 2008 - April 2015
Kansas State University Registrar Office August 2008 - December 2008
Enrollment Services - Kansas State University October 2004 - December 2008
Skills
Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Social Media, Media Relations, Advertising, PowerPoint, Facebook, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Internal Communications, Web Content, Event Planning, Marketing, Press Releases
Education
Kansas State University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Animal Science, Ag Communications
Kansas Corporation Commission September 2013 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2013 - September 2013
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2012 - November 2012
United States District Court May 2011 - July 2011
CoreFirst Bank & Trust May 2009 - July 2010
University of Northern Colorado July 2008 - July 2009
University of Northern Colorado January 2008 - December 2008
University of Northen Colorado May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Research, Advocacy, Litigation, Community Outreach, Program Development, Non-profits, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Public Relations, Teaching, Government, Nonprofits, Management, Policy, Westlaw
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2011 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Business and Commercial Law
Washburn University School of Law 2010 — 2011
Juris Doctor
University of Northern Colorado 2004 — 2009
Political Science, Political Science and Government
Kansas Department of Agriculture December 2013 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 2013 - December 2013
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2011 - July 2013
Derek Schmidt for Kansas Attorney General September 2009 - January 2011
Kansas State University March 1996 - September 2009
Office of Representative Sam Brownback November 1994 - March 1996
Sam Brownback for Congress January 1994 - November 1994
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Event Planning, Fundraising, Government, Grants, Higher Education, Leadership, Leadership Development, Non-profits, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Public Policy, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Research, Student Affairs
Education
Kansas State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Animal Sciences with focus in Ag Economic and Policy
Kansas State University 1988 — 1993
B.S. in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics
Texas A&M University 1993 — 1995
M.S., Agricultural Economics
Kansas Department of Agriculture March 2015 - Present
Kansas Water Office August 2003 - February 2015
Burgess & Niple 2000 - July 2003
Geo-Marine Inc. 1998 - 2000
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) March 1999 - August 1999
Old Dominion University August 1997 - May 1999
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers June 1998 - February 1999
Colorado State University, Center for Ecological Management of Military Lands May 1996 - August 1996
Skills
Environmental Permitting, Wetlands, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Water Quality, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Science, GIS, Sustainability, NEPA, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Environmental Policy, Strategic Planning, Construction Management, Budgets, Water, Mitigation, Groundwater Remediation, Water Resources, Environmental Issues, Pollution Prevention, Endangered Species, Environmental Planning, Proposal Writing, Natural Resources, Program Management, Environmental Consulting, Groundwater, Stormwater Management, Land Use, Ecological Restoration, Environmental Services, Natural Resource..., Policy, Aquatic Ecology, Soil, Environmental..., Stream Restoration, Analysis, Vegetation, Report Writing, Ecology, ArcGIS, Environmental Monitoring, Water Management, Watershed Management, Environmental Education, Government
Education
Old Dominion University 1997 — 1999
MS, Biological Sciences
University of Mary Washington 1993 — 1997
BS, Biological Sciences
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2007 - Present
M.D. Chemical & Testing May 2003 - June 2007
Washburn University August 2001 - May 2003
M.D. Chemical & Testing, Inc. August 1997 - August 2001
University of Kansas January 1994 - October 1996
University of Washington August 1992 - August 1993
Madigan Army Medical Center April 1991 - August 1992
Fort Lewis Veterinary Services June 1990 - April 1991
Cytel, Corp January 1989 - September 1989
Biotherapeutics, Inc January 1987 - December 1988
Skills
Agriculture, ELISA, Microbiology, Laboratory, HPLC, NIMS, ICS, IMT-Planning Chief, Supervisory Experience, Project Management, Grant Writing, Committees, Public Speaking, Policy, Government, Research, Gel Electrophoresis, Biology, Tissue Culture, Protein Purification, Microsoft Office, Public Policy, Electrophoresis, Antibodies, Cancer, Western Blotting, Transfection, Assay Development
Education
Fort Hays State University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor’s Degree, Agriculture
Fort Hays State University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's of Science, Agriculture
CMA. We Build Trust. September 2014 - Present
Center for Food Integrity September 2014 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2011 - September 2014
Seaboard Foods December 2010 - June 2011
Kansas Department of Commerce December 2008 - December 2010
Kansas Grain and Feed Association May 2008 - December 2008
Kansas Beef Council September 2005 - January 2008
Cargill January 2005 - September 2005
Eli Lilly May 2004 - August 2004
National FFA Organization November 2002 - November 2003
Skills
Organizational Behavior, Agriculture, Non-profits, Agribusiness, Food, Leadership, Dairy, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Management, Government, Negotiation, Fundraising, Research, Business Strategy, Sales, Budgets, Program Management, Market Research, Marketing, Community Development, Event Planning, Public Relations, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Market Planning, Social Media, Community Outreach, Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Recruiting, Strategic Communications, Training, Marketing Communications, International Trade
Education
Kansas State University 2000 — 2004
B.S., Animal Science & Industry focus on Ag. Economics and International Agriculture
Atwood High School 1996 — 2000
NanoScale Corporation May 2005 - February 2013
Kansas Department of Agriculture March 2002 - May 2005
Kansas State University January 1998 - February 2002
Skills
Microbiology, Cell Culture, Protein Expression, PCR, Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, R&D, Biosafety, Technical Writing, Presentations, ASTM, Protein Chemistry
Education
Kansas State University 1990 — 1995
B. S., Microbiology
Kansas Department of Agriculture November 2010 - Present
Education
Oklahoma State University 2005 — 2007
Master of Science, Agricultural Communication
Kansas State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Animal Science
FDA December 2010 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture October 2008 - December 2010
Skills
Food Safety, Food Processing, Public Policy, Food, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Food Technology, Government, Food Microbiology, Microbiology, Food Science, Nutrition, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel
Education
Kansas State University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Extension
Westar Energy, Inc. 2007 - 2012
Westar Energy, Inc. 2001 - 2007
Westar Energy, Inc. 1999 - 2001
Westar Energy, Inc. 1997 - 1998
Kansas Department of Agriculture 1990 - 1995
Skills
Energy Efficiency, Process Improvement, Demand-side Management, Project Management, Demand Response, Smart Grid, Cross-functional Team..., Program Development, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Customer Satisfaction, Critical Thinking, Agility, Flexibility, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Decisiveness, Development Of Employees, Self-motivated Team..., Public Speaking, Program Management, Management, Smart Metering, Energy Policy, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Electric Power, Budgets, Energy, Business Process..., Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Energy Management, NERC, Commodity Markets
Education
Washburn University 2012 — 2012
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Washburn University 1995 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4.0/4.0
Baker University 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), 3.93/4.0
Kansas Department of Agriculture February 2001 - Present
Skills
Team Building, Customer Service, Government, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Policy, Public Relations, Training, Inventory Management, Strategic Communications, Event Planning
Education
Dodge City Community College 1991 — 1993
Associate's degree, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Slawson Companies July 2014 - Present
Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP March 2012 - June 2014
Deines and Deines October 2010 - March 2012
Kansas Legislative Research Department May 2010 - September 2010
Kansas Corporation Commission June 2009 - May 2010
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2009 - August 2009
Kansas Legislative Research Department June 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate
Education
Washburn University School of Law 2007 — 2010
JD
Emporia State University 2003 — 2006
BA, Music
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2015 - Present
Education
Kansas State University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Geology
Kansas Department of Agriculture May 2011 - Present
Kansas Geological Survey January 2011 - May 2011
University of Kansas January 2010 - December 2010
The Clorox Company June 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Research, Customer Service, Photoshop, Sustainability, Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Environmental Awareness, Editing, Outlook, ArcGIS, Hydrology, Well Logging, Optical Microscopy, Geology, Geography, Geological Mapping, Data Mapping, Spatial Databases, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Geology, Geomorphology, Water Management, Water Resources, Regulatory Affairs, State Government, Communication Skills
Education
University of Kansas 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Geology
NOWCC at EPA Region 7 June 2012 - Present
Retired October 2011 - May 2012
Kansas Department of Agriculture 2006 - July 2011
Kansas Department of Agriculture 1989 - 2007
Kansas Department of Agriculture 1979 - 1989
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Agriculture, Policy, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Training, Ecology, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Budgets, Pest Control, Management, Government, Environmental Impact..., Integrated Pest..., Negotiation, Legal Writing, Public Speaking
Education
Missouri Southern State University 1968 — 1973
B.S., Botany
Honeywell FM&T July 2013 - Present
Honeywell FM&T September 2011 - July 2013
Relm Wireless Corporation January 2009 - September 2011
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2005 - December 2008
Garmin International June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Product Development, Electronics, Filter Design, VHDL, Mobile Communications, Oscilloscope, Software Engineering, Schematic Capture, Labview, Electrical Engineering, Network Analyzer, CST Microwave Studio, Mixed Signal, Analog Circuit Design, Testing, Hardware Architecture, Antennas, Wireless, Microwave, PCB design, Pspice, Troubleshooting, Circuit Design, Analog, RF Engineering, Embedded Systems, Spectrum Analyzer, Simulations, Hardware, RF design, RF, Radar, Semiconductors, Engineering, Signal Processing, LabVIEW, Microcontrollers, RF Design, PCB Design, PSpice, Test Equipment
Education
University of Kansas 2005 — 2009
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2014 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture December 2008 - December 2013
Skills
Microbiology, Food Safety, DNA extraction, Lifesciences, PCR, Laboratory, HPLC
Education
Kansas State University 2006 — 2012
PhD, Pathobiology with emphasis in Food Safety and Security
Kansas State University 2004 — 2005
Masters of Science, Pathobiology
Emporia State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Biology
Kansas Department of Agriculture August 2014 - Present
Manhattan-Ogden School District, USD 383 May 2013 - August 2014
Kansas State University August 2011 - May 2013
Manhattan Area Technical College October 2008 - August 2011
The Manhattan Mercury September 1999 - October 2008
The Kansas City Star 1994 - 1997
Skills
Event Planning, Higher Education, Grant Writing, Event Management, Research, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Teaching, PowerPoint, Program Development, Staff Development, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Press Releases, Newsletters
Education
Kansas State University 1991 — 2010
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), journalism
The University of Texas at Austin
courses taken, Gen eds
Kansas Department of Corrections March 2014 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture September 2013 - January 2014
Kansas Department of Corrections - KCI August 2013 - September 2013
Kansas Dept of Corrections Lansing Correctional Facility January 2012 - August 2013
Cree June 2006 - December 2011
Skills
Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Accounts Receivable, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Revenue Recognition, Internal Audit, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting
Education
East Carolina University 2000 — 2003
bs, accounting
Kansas Judicial Council September 2012 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture September 2011 - September 2012
Kansas Legal Services, Inc. 2010 - 2011
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences November 2004 - May 2008
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce July 2003 - September 2004
University of Alabama August 2001 - July 2003
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Policy, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Government, Courts, Criminal Law, Legislative Relations
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D.
University of Alabama 2001 — 2003
Master of Art, Communication Studies
Washburn University 1997 — 2001
B.A., Speech Communication
John K. Stamer June 1993 - Present
City of Lawrence May 2001 - May 2010
Kansas Department of Agriculture December 1997 - September 2000
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 1970 - 1997
Skills
Financial crimes..., Firearms
Education
The Ohio State University 1965 — 1968
Kenyon College 1961 — 1965
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Kansas Department of Agriculture December 2014 - Present
Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation July 2008 - September 2014
Downtown Augusta, Inc. April 2007 - July 2008
K-State Athletic Ticket Office May 2004 - December 2006
Gap Inc. October 2004 - August 2006
Kansas State University - Division of Continuing Education June 2002 - August 2006
Education
Heartland Economic Development Course 2011 — 2011
Graduate
HomeTown Competitiveness Training 2010 — 2010
course completion
Flint Hills Leadership Program 2009 — 2010
Graduate
Kansas State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Chapman High School 1998 — 2002
Ferrara Candy Company November 2014 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture December 2009 - November 2014
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2003 - December 2009
Skills
Soil, Grant Writing, Laboratory
Education
Fort Hays State University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry
University of Northern Iowa 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communicative Disorders
Kansas Department of Commerce 2008 - November 2011
Kansas Department of Commerce 2008 - 2011
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 1980 - January 2007
Skills
Writer,editor, manager,..., Economic Development, Community Outreach, Government, Grant Writing, Community Development, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Event Planning, Media Relations, Program Development, Policy, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Research, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Public Administration, Legislative Relations
Education
University of Kansas
Master's degree, Public Administration
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 2012 - Present
Gibson Veterinary Clinic 1981 - 2012
Skills
Policy, Preparedness, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Public Affairs, Animal Welfare, Veterinary, Vaccines, Epidemiology, Farms, Disease Surveillance, Animal Nutrition, Animal Work, Outbreak Investigation, Dogs, Pathology, Preventive Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Science, Life Sciences
Education
Oklahoma State University 1965 — 1973
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Kansas Department of Agriculture 1983 - Present
Education
San Jose State University 1972 — 1973
Meteorology
Kansas State University 1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Science (BS), Nuclear Engineering
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 1999 - Present
State of Kansas Department of Personnel Service August 1998 - January 1999
Duffens Optical February 1998 - August 1998
Bryan Travel March 1997 - February 1998
Great Bend Police Department - Municipal Court July 1981 - February 1997
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, English, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Administrative..., Outlook, Event Planning, Administrative..., Policy, Spreadsheets
Education
Brown Mackie College-Salina 1980 — 1981
Legal Secretarial, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
KLA Environmental Services, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture June 2013 - Present
Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom September 2011 - Present
Kansas State University August 2011 - May 2015
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media, Photoshop, Event Planning, Editing, Press Releases, InDesign, Facebook, Data Analysis, Public Relations, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Leadership
Education
Kansas State University 2011 — 2015
Agricultural Communications and Journalism, Agricultural Communications, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences; Agronomy