Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Industry: Government department

Description

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, formerly the Michigan Department of Agriculture is a department of the Michigan state government created in 1921 to enforce laws regarding agriculture production and distribution. Agriculture in the State of Michigan is now a $104.7 billion industry. Number of employees: 508 (2018 Fiscal Yr) Department executives: Gary McDowell, Director; Kenneth McFarlane, Chief Deputy Director; James Averill, Deputy Director Employees: 508 (2018 Fiscal Yr) Annual budget: 110.2 million USD (2019 Fiscal Yr) Headquarters: Lansing, MI Founded: 1921

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Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Jennifer Sebolt Jennifer Sebolt Hart, Michigan Details
Jennifer Sebolt's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience September 2000 - September 2012
Job Web IT Administrator ♦ Customer Service Representative
Industry Government Administration
Experience
CAM Sales / CAM Equipment Sales and Service   September 2012 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   September 2000 - September 2012

Skills
Web Design, Website Administration, IT Solutions, Data Analysis, Databases, Supervisory Skills, Project Planning, Process Scheduler, Database Administration, Data Mining, Microsoft Office, Contract Management, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Research, Construction, Marketing, Microsoft Publisher, Secretarial Skills, Office Management, Project Management, Budgets, Technical Support, Construction Management, Team Building, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, AutoCAD, Troubleshooting, Operations Management

Education
Lansing Community College
Fine Arts/History

Lansing Christian High School
High School, Fine Arts and Photography

Julie McGhan Julie McGhan Lansing, Michigan Details
Julie McGhan's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience May 2012 - August 2013
Job Student at Michigan State University
Industry Veterinary
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   May 2012 - August 2013
Michigan's Adventure  April 2008 - August 2011
Grand Valley State University  August 2008 - April 2011
Muskegon Community College  August 2005 - April 2008

Skills
Surgery, Veterinary, Microsoft Office, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Process Analysis, Organization, Efficent, Customer Service, Client Education, Marketing, Communication, PowerPoint, Public Speaking

Education
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine   2011 — 2015
DVM

Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2011
BA, Biology, Minor in Chemistry

Muskegon Community College   2004 — 2008
ASA, General

Christine Simon Christine Simon Lansing, Michigan Details
Christine Simon's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience December 2013 - January 2015
Job Legislative Assistant and Scheduler to the House Appropriations Chairman, Rep. Al Pscholka
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Michigan House of Representatives  January 2015 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   December 2013 - January 2015
Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget  June 2012 - December 2013
Classic Fare Catering  June 2011 - January 2013

Skills
Strategic Communications, Social Media, Newsletters, Editing, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Marketing, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Internal Communications, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Government, Customer Service, Program Management, Graphic Design

Education
Central Michigan University   2010 — 2013
B.S.B.A., Marketing Communication

Jordan Hieber Jordan Hieber Fargo, North Dakota Details
Jordan Hieber's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at North Dakota State University
Industry Research
Experience
North Dakota State University  August 2014 - Present
NDSU Sheep Teaching & Research Center   October 2010 - May 2014
USDA  May 2013 - August 2013
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Social Media, Agriculture, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Event Planning, InDesign, Photoshop, Website Development, Time Management

Education
North Dakota State University   2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Animal Science - Animal Breeding and Genetics

North Dakota State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences, Agricultural Communications

Ubly High School   2006 — 2010
High School Diploma

Dan Busby Dan Busby Traverse City, Michigan Details
Dan Busby's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience October 2012 - Present
Job MAEAP Verification Specialist at Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Industry Farming
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   October 2012 - Present
Grand Traverse Conservation District  April 2000 - September 2012
Northern Michigan University  September 1994 - May 1996

Skills
Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Environmental Awareness, Agriculture, Management, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Conservation Issues, Nonprofits, Sustainability, Fundraising, Environmental Education, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Grants, Ecology, Program Development

Education
Northern Michigan University   1990 — 1996
Resource Conservation/Land Planning, Natural Resources Management

Caitlin Burkman Caitlin Burkman Greater Detroit Area Details
Caitlin Burkman's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Inspector at Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   June 2014 - Present
USEPA  September 2013 - June 2014
The Ohio State University  September 2010 - August 2013
Case Western Reserve University  May 2007 - May 2010
Cleveland Museum of Natural History  January 2009 - August 2009
Cleveland Museum of Natural History  September 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Ecology, Entomology, Experimental Design, Research, Scientific Writing, Sustainability, Science, R, Urban Ecology, Environmental Statistics, Landscape Ecology, Project Planning, Non-profit Volunteer, ArcGIS, eCognition, ERDAS Imagine, Public Speaking, Field Work, Laboratory Skills, Green Infrastructure, Grant Writing, Soil Science, Land Use, Urban Agriculture, Customer Service

Education
The Ohio State University   2010 — 2013
M.S., Entomology

Case Western Reserve University   2006 — 2010
B.S., Biology

Chantal Crawley Chantal Crawley Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Chantal Crawley's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Staff Attorney at L.A.F.E.O.T.A
Industry Legal Services
Experience
L.A.F.E.O.T.A   September 2015 - Present
Anderson Indian Law   May 2015 - Present
Conservation Law Foundation  January 2015 - April 2015
Institute for Energy and the Environment, Vermont Law School   August 2014 - November 2014
Michigan State University College of Law Indigenous Law and Policy Center   May 2013 - May 2014
Michigan State University College of Law Journal of Animal and Natural Resources Law   September 2012 - May 2014
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   May 2013 - August 2013
Michigan Community Resources  March 2013 - August 2013
MCM Merchandising   January 2011 - June 2011
USDA  January 2005 - January 2011

Skills
Research, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Legal Research, Spanish, Strategy, Community Outreach, Editing, Policy Analysis, Social Media, Public Policy, Fundraising, Legal Writing, Westlaw, PowerPoint, Event Planning

Education
Vermont Law School   2014 — 2015
Master of Laws (LLM), Environmental Law

Michigan State University College of Law   2011 — 2014
JD, Certificate in Indigenous Law

Bowdoin College   2006 — 2010
AB, Classical Studies and Latin

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Kathryn Hespe Kathryn Hespe East Lansing, Michigan Details
Kathryn Hespe's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience August 2012 - December 2012
Job Finance Associate at BristolMyers Squibb
Industry
Experience
Bristol-Myers Squibb  June 2015 - Present
Nissan Motor Corporation  May 2014 - August 2014
State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General  May 2013 - August 2013
Michigan Bureau of Corporations, Securities, and Commercial Licensing   February 2013 - May 2013
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   August 2012 - December 2012
Alvin L Storrs Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Tax Law, Tax, Bankruptcy, Finance, Real Estate, Program Management, Interviews, Inspection, Legal Research, Legal Writing, IRS, Westlaw, Litigation, Licensing, Lexis, Motions

Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance

Michigan State University College of Law   2011 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The College of New Jersey   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations, Economics

Samuel Gatesy, MB (ASCP) Samuel Gatesy, MB (ASCP) Atlanta, Georgia Details
Samuel Gatesy, MB (ASCP)'s Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience May 2007 - March 2012
Job Molecular Technologist
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta  June 2015 - Present
Michigan State University  May 2014 - May 2015
Michigan Department of Community Health  March 2012 - May 2014
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   May 2007 - March 2012

Skills
Laboratory, Community Outreach, Resume Writing, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Microbiology

Education
Michigan State University   2013 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

Michigan State University   2005 — 2011
B.S., Medical Technology

Williamston High School   2001 — 2005

Amanda Zaluckyj Amanda Zaluckyj Saint Joseph, Michigan Details
Amanda Zaluckyj's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Attorney at Hunt, Suedhoff, Kalamaros LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Hunt, Suedhoff, Kalamaros   November 2012 - Present
Michigan Farm Bureau  May 2011 - August 2011
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   May 2011 - August 2011
30th Circuit Court, Judge Aquilina   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Legislation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw, Public Policy, Lexis, Courts, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Hearings, International Law, Mediation, Appeals

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2010 — 2012

Grand Valley State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), History

John Buchweitz John Buchweitz Lansing, Michigan Area Details
John Buchweitz's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience March 2009 - August 2011
Job Clinical Toxicologist at Michigan State University Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Michigan State University  August 2011 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   March 2009 - August 2011
Lansing Community College  September 2007 - May 2009

Skills
Toxicology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Regulatory Analysis, Teaching, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Science, GLP, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary, Public Speaking

Education
University of Florida   2013 — 2015
Graduate Certificate, Clinical Toxicology

Michigan State University   2001 — 2007
Dual PhD, Pharmacology & Toxicology and Environmental Toxicology

Michigan State University   1998 — 2001
MS, Animal Science

Michigan State University   1989 — 1992
BS, Biochemistry

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barbara coy's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience December 2002 - Present
Job Food Service Specialist at Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   December 2002 - Present
District health department #4   January 1995 - December 2002

Skills
Risk Assessment, Troubleshooting, Government, Research, Emergency Management, HACCP, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Supervisory Skills, Environmental Health, Food Safety, Public Health, Community Outreach, Sanitation, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Environmental Compliance, Grant Writing, Policy, Program Development, Policy Analysis, Team Building, Project Management, Program Management, Environmental Awareness, Food Service, Food, Inspection, Public Policy, Water, Quality Assurance, Food Processing, Leadership, Sustainability, Community Development, Event Planning, Fundraising

Education
Walden University   2008 — 2011
Master's degree, Public Health

Lake Superior State University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, Pre-medical

Samantha (Blankenship) Czubak Samantha (Blankenship) Czubak Lansing, Michigan Details
Samantha (Blankenship) Czubak's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Departmental Technician at Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality  May 2014 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   March 2012 - Present
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  January 2011 - March 2012
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort  May 2006 - January 2011

Skills
Strategic Communications, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Customer Oriented, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Customer Experience, Microsoft Exchange, Customer Engagement, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Powerpoint, Educational Leadership, Government, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Hospitality, Time Management, Customer Service, Event Planning, Outlook, Event Management, Leadership Development, Teamwork, Social Networking, Fundraising

Education
Central Michigan University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Integrated Leadership Studies

Mid Michigan Community College   2005 — 2008
Associates Degree, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Laura Doud, P.E. Laura Doud, P.E. Lansing, Michigan Details
Laura Doud, P.E.'s Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Environmental Engineer
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   October 2012 - Present
DEQ, Air Division   June 2005 - October 2012
DEQ, Air Division   May 2002 - June 2005
Global Remediation Technologies, Inc   December 2001 - May 2002

Skills
Environmental Awareness, Air Quality, Water, Engineering, Remediation, Water Quality, Testing, Quality Assurance, Analysis, Environmental..., Air Pollution, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Permitting, Environmental Consulting, Research, AutoCAD, RCRA

Education
Michigan State University   1999 — 2001
BS in Engineering, Biosystems

Michigan State University   1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Biosystems Engineering

Allen Krizek Allen Krizek Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Allen Krizek's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Retired Education Coordinator at Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   September 2011 - Present
MSU Extension  1996 - 2011

Education
MSU   1996 — 1999
PhD, Agriculture Extension Administration

John P Kelly John P Kelly Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
John P Kelly's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience February 2013 - September 2013
Job Market Research Analyst and Local Entrepreneur
Industry Plastics
Experience
Raven Industries  October 2014 - Present
Fiero Pizza   September 2014 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   February 2013 - September 2013
IDFA  October 2010 - February 2013
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service  June 2009 - October 2010
State of Michigan  March 2009 - June 2009
Michigan State University Clinical Center Pharmacy   September 2004 - September 2008
Walgreens  May 2008 - August 2008
State Representative Scott Hummel   May 2005 - June 2005
Harte Farms   1993 - 2004

Skills
International Business, Food Industry, Natural Resource..., Food, Dairy Products, Agribusiness, Results Oriented, International Trade, International Relations, International Marketing, Retail, Pharmacy, Marketing, Analysis, Management, Research, Policy, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Government, Market Research, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Agriculture

Education
Michigan State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Marketing, Eli Broad College of Business

Michigan State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelors, International Relations, James Madison College

Terry Philibeck Terry Philibeck Lansing, Michigan Details
Terry Philibeck's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Deputy Director Food and Dairy Division at Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   September 2013 - Present
United Dairy Industry of Michigan  February 2013 - September 2013
indiana Board of Animal Health - Dairy Division   September 2007 - September 2012
Michigan Department of Agriculture Food and Dairy Division   March 1995 - September 2007
Michigan Milk Producers Association  June 1982 - March 1995

Skills
Government, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Food Safety, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Policy, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Dairy, Community Development, Food, Crisis Communications, Budgets, Fundraising, Leadership, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Marketing, Strategy, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy

Education
Michigan State University   1973 — 1977
BS, Dairy Science/Vocational Ag Education

Donna LaCourt Donna LaCourt Gwinn, Michigan Details
Donna LaCourt's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Economic/Community Development Specialist at MIchigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
MIchigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   February 2014 - Present
Michigan Economic Development Corporation  October 2011 - November 2013
Michigan Economic Development Corporation  May 2008 - November 2011
State of Michigan  January 2007 - May 2008
International Paper  August 2005 - December 2006
International Paper  2002 - 2005
International Paper  2001 - 2002
International Paper  1998 - 2001
International Paper  1993 - 1998

Skills
Government, International Trade, Strategic Planning, Rural Development, Farms, Forestry, Agriculture, Leadership, Economic Development, Forest Management, Vegetables, Policy Analysis, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Grants, Business Strategy, Public Relations, Strategy, Program Management, Export, Fundraising, Community Development, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Policy, Public Policy, Wood, Customer Service, Business Planning, Grant Writing, Sustainability, Proposal Writing

Education
North Carolina State University
Ph.D., Forestry

North Carolina State University
M.S., Forestry

State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry
B.S.

Jennifer Holton Jennifer Holton Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Jennifer Holton's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience June 2007 - Present
Job Director of Communications, MI Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   June 2007 - Present
MI Department of Agriculture   March 2006 - June 2007
MI Department of Agriculture   August 2004 - March 2006
MI Bureau of State Lottery   October 2002 - August 2004
MI Automobile Dealers Association   August 2000 - October 2002
Lezotte Miller Public Relations   July 1999 - August 2000

Skills
Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Spokesperson, Strategic Communications, Government Relations, Event Planning, Community Relations, Writing, Editing, Government, Newsletters, Social Media, Copy Editing, Public Policy, Communications Planning, Fundraising, Publications

Education
Central Michigan University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Spanish

Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Jennifer Humphries Jennifer Humphries Lansing, Michigan Details
Jennifer Humphries's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience 2013 - 2014
Job Legislative Director for Majority Floor Leader Aric Nesbitt
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Majority Floor Leader Aric Nesbitt   January 2015 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   2013 - 2014
State of Michigan House of Representative   September 2011 - June 2013

Skills
Public Relations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Public Affairs, Politics, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Reputation Management

Education
Michigan State University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Theory Constitutional Democracy

Auston McMurray Auston McMurray Mishawaka, Indiana Details
Auston McMurray's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience May 2012 - July 2012
Job District Sales Leader (FritoLay)
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
PepsiCo  April 2014 - Present
Boys Scouts of America  June 2012 - April 2014
Detroit Lions  August 2013 - January 2014
Grand Rapids Public Shools   May 2009 - August 2013
Grand Rapids Public Schools  May 2012 - August 2012
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   May 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Business Golf, Sales Process, Marketing Strategy, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Service, Market Research, Inventory Management, Event Planning, Recruiting, Time Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Community Outreach, Cold Calling, Coaching, Event Management

Education
Michigan State University   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Industry Management

Daniel Kowalski Daniel Kowalski Lansing, Michigan Details
Daniel Kowalski's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   February 2015 - Present
Michigan Department of Natural Resources  September 2013 - January 2015
Michigan State University  August 2011 - May 2014
Michigan State University  May 2010 - August 2011
Ritz-Craft Corporation  April 2005 - June 2008

Skills
Statistics, Science, Research, ArcGIS, SPSS, GIS, Geography, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Qualitative Research, R, Microsoft Office, Curriculum Development, E-Learning, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Matlab, Machine Learning, Physics, Cartography, Nonprofits, Spatial Analysis, Data Collection, University Teaching, GPS, Ecology, ERDAS Imagine, ESRI, Grant Writing, Higher Education, ENVI, Research Design, Natural Resources, Real Estate Transactions, Natural Resource...

Education
Michigan State University   2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Geography

Michigan State University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography

Cecilia Weibert Cecilia Weibert Lansing, Michigan Details
Cecilia Weibert's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience June 2015 - Present
Job AIS Risk Assessment Analyst
Industry Maritime
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   June 2015 - Present
University of Miami  August 2013 - May 2015
NOAA NMFS   June 2014 - August 2014
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation  June 2013 - August 2013
University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies  September 2011 - August 2013
University of Miami  August 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Marine Biology, Customer Service, Program Management, Research, Interviews, GIS Application, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Large Scale Events, Event Planning, Communication Skills, Intercultural..., Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Multi Tasking, Close Attention to..., Public Relations, Public Health, SPSS, Higher Education, Report Writing, Communication

Education
University of Miami   2013 — 2016
Master of Professional Science, Coastal Zone Management, Fisheries Science and Management

University of Miami   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Marine Affairs, Communication Studies

Bridget Kavanagh-Patrick Bridget Kavanagh-Patrick Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Bridget Kavanagh-Patrick's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience October 2007 - Present
Job Director of Communications at Julian Vail, LLC
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Julian Vail, LLC   February 2015 - Present
BKP Arts & Communications   December 2014 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   October 2007 - Present
Happy Goat Lucky Ewe Fiber Farm   1980 - Present
State of Michigan  October 2006 - October 2007
State of Michigan  December 2002 - October 2006
Michigan Department of Community Health  February 2000 - December 2002
Michigan House of Representatives  1993 - 1999
Michigan State University  1983 - 1985
Hawley Mountain Guest Ranch   April 1980 - September 1983

Skills
Writing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Social Media, Editing, Animal Husbandry, Spinning wool into yarn, Teaching wet felting, Sustainable Gardening, Facebook, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Press Releases, Policy, Speech Writing, Journalism, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Blogging, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Newsletters, Event Planning

Education
Michigan State University   1978 — 1985
BA, Journalism

Redford Union High School   1974 — 1978

Scott Staelgraeve Scott Staelgraeve Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Scott Staelgraeve's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience November 2012 - September 2013
Job Chief Administrative Officer
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Michigan  September 2013 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   November 2012 - September 2013
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   September 2008 - November 2012
Michigan Department of Agriculture  August 2004 - October 2009
Cabela's  February 2002 - August 2004
Cabela's  June 2000 - February 2002
Michigan Hydro Farms   January 1998 - December 2000
Ducks Unlimited  1996 - 1998

Skills
Customer Service, Employee Engagement, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Event Management, Performance Management, Customer Relations, Strategy, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Partnership-building, Business Process..., Leadership, Project Management, Change Management, Government, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Policy, Budgets, Public Financial..., Human Resources, Continuous Improvement, Recruiting, Organizational..., Analysis, Leadership Development, Training, Public Speaking

Education
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies   2005 — 2006
MBA, Finance

Michigan State University   1988 — 1991
B.S., Fisheries and Wildlife

Monroe Catholic Central High School   1981 — 1985
High School

Elizabeth Krhovsky Elizabeth Krhovsky Greater Nashville Area Details
Elizabeth Krhovsky's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience May 2010 - August 2011
Job Education Consultant
Industry Farming
Experience
State of Tennessee, Department of Education  August 2015 - Present
Hart High School  April 2013 - April 2015
Byron High School  August 2012 - April 2013
Food Export Association of the Midwest USA  April 2010 - May 2012
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   May 2010 - August 2011
Michigan State University  August 2008 - April 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Public Relations, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Access, InDesign, Cold Calling, Grant Writing, Teaching Classes, Strategic Planning, Management, Research, Program Management, Social Media, Time Management, Teaching, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Wine, Student Development, Agriculture, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Community Outreach, Facebook, Fundraising, Teamwork, Sales, Training, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Leadership Development, Press Releases, Policy, Communication, Agribusiness, Data Analysis, Team Building

Education
Michigan State University   2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Curriculum and Teaching

Michigan State University   2008 — 2012
Environmental Studies and Agriscience, Agriculture Education, Biology, Science and Policy

Matt Blakely Matt Blakely Haslett, Michigan Details
Matt Blakely's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs at Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   March 2015 - Present
State of Michigan  July 2011 - March 2015
Zoobies Old Town Tavern   June 2013 - January 2014
Representative Wayne A. Schmidt   January 2011 - January 2012
Wayne Schmidt, 104th District Representative   April 2009 - February 2011
Kilkenny's/North Peak Brewing Company   September 2006 - December 2010
Traverse Area Chamber of Commerace   September 2008 - April 2009
Representative-Elect Wayne Schmidt 104th   June 2008 - December 2008
Uccello's   October 2005 - March 2006
The Homedstead Resort   October 2003 - October 2005

Skills
Politics, Policy, Political Campaigns, Legislative Research, Leadership, Legislation, Research, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, Political Science, Fundraising, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Budgets, Government, Public Administration, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Grassroots, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Management, Political Consulting

Education
Central Michigan University   2007 — 2010
Masters of Science in Administration, Public Administration

Aquinas College   2001 — 2003
Bachelors, Political Science

Byron Beerbower Byron Beerbower Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Byron Beerbower's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience 2007 - Present
Job Compliance Manager at State of Michigan
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   2007 - Present
National Center for Biomedical Research and Training at Louisiana State University   February 2010 - Present
International Food Protection Training Institute  2009 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   2001 - 2007
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   November 1987 - June 2001

Skills
Government, Emergency Management, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Policy, Food Safety, Policy Analysis, Compliance, Business Process..., Management, Food Service, Food, Supervisory Skills, Program Evaluation, Food Processing, Program Development, Food Industry, Public Policy, Training, Environmental Policy

Education
Central Michigan University   1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General

James Averill James Averill Lansing, Michigan Area Details
James Averill's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience June 2013 - Present
Job State Veterinarian and Animal Industry Division Director at MDARD
Industry Veterinary
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   June 2013 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   June 2011 - June 2013
Michigan Department of Agriculture  August 2009 - May 2011
Michigan State University  April 2003 - May 2010
Michigan Department of Community Health  April 2006 - September 2008

Skills
Epidemiology, Public Health, Preventive Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Research, Teaching, Science, Veterinary Medicine, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Statistics, Policy Analysis, Government, Prevention, Lifesciences, Biostatistics, Public Policy, Veterinary, Animal Welfare, Regulatory Affairs, Food Safety, Emergency Management, Laboratory, Agriculture, Program Evaluation

Education
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine   2002 — 2009
PhD, Epidemiology

Michigan State University   1997 — 2001
DVM, Veterinary Medicine

Kenneth McFarlane, PE, MPA Kenneth McFarlane, PE, MPA Greater Detroit Area Details
Kenneth McFarlane, PE, MPA's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Director of Strategy and Business Performance at Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   June 2014 - Present
Midwestern Consulting  September 2013 - May 2014
Eleven Eleven Civil   January 2012 - September 2013
Philip Chun North America   July 2011 - October 2011
Sigma Engineering Solutions   October 2010 - July 2011
Martin & Martin Civil Engineers   August 2003 - September 2010
RC Engineering  2000 - 2003
DLZ Corporation  June 1999 - July 2000

Skills
Land Development, Drainage, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Stormwater Management, Concrete, Sewer, Road, Site Development, Site Plans, Water, Grading, Hydrology, Highways, Feasibility Studies

Education
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy - University of Michigan   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Public Administration

University of Michigan   2013 — 2014
Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Tri-State University   1995 — 1999
B.S., Civil Engineering

Jim Padden Jim Padden Traverse City, Michigan Details
Jim Padden's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience July 2007 - Present
Job Regional Supervisor at Michigan Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   July 2007 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture  1997 - 2007

Skills
Government, Public Health, Food Safety, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, Community Outreach, Risk Assessment, Research, Supervisory Skills, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning

Education
Michigan State University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/ physical science

Pollyanne (Kapala) McKillop Pollyanne (Kapala) McKillop Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Pollyanne (Kapala) McKillop's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Animal Shelter Regulatory Program Manager at Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   March 2012 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   June 2009 - March 2012
Office of Racing Commissioner   December 2006 - June 2009
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   September 1995 - December 2002

Skills
Analysis, Administration, Team Building, Customer Relations, Change Management, Coaching, Documentation, Databases, Data Analysis, Event Management, Government Relations, Grant Writing, Government, Integration, Innovation, Mentoring, Program Management, Negotiation, Operations Management, Organizing, Strategic Planning, Quality Management, Risk Management, Problem Solving, Agriculture, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Management

Education
Detroit College of Law at MSU

Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Horticulture

Michael Vanderklok Michael Vanderklok Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Michael Vanderklok's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience May 2007 - Present
Job Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Manager at Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   May 2007 - Present

Education
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine   1988 — 1992
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

Michigan State University   1985 — 1988
BS, Veterinary Medicine

Melissa VanOverbeke Melissa VanOverbeke Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Melissa VanOverbeke's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience June 2012 - Present
Job State Worker at Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Industry Research
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   June 2012 - Present
Hausbeck Lab, Michigan State University   April 2010 - Present
Holmes Hall Cafeteria, Michigan State Culinary Services   August 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, English, Outlook, Windows, Teaching

Education
Michigan State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Medical Technology

Johannesburg-Lewiston High School

Amanda (Bailey) Budd Amanda (Bailey) Budd Lansing, Michigan Details
Amanda (Bailey) Budd's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Departmental Analyst at Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   October 2013 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   February 2013 - October 2013

Skills
State Government, Outlook, Government, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis

Education
Michigan State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Patrick Hash Patrick Hash North Branch, Michigan Details
Patrick Hash's Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Dairy Field Scientist at MIchigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Industry Public Safety
Experience
MIchigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development   November 2014 - Present
Indiana State Board of Animal Health   March 2012 - November 2014
Turkey Run State Park   August 2011 - March 2012
Fountain Central Jr./Sr. High School   July 2007 - August 2011

Skills
Food Science, Food Safety, HACCP, Research, GMP, Science, Food Processing, Data Analysis, Laboratory, Food Industry, Agriculture, Microbiology, R, Teaching, Food, Food Quality, Food Chemistry

Education
Purdue University   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Agricuture Education

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