Minnesota Department of Agriculture

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Ian Gunsolus Ian Gunsolus Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ian Gunsolus's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Chemistry Ph.D. Candidate at University of Minnesota
Industry Chemicals
Experience
University of Minnesota  June 2012 - Present
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory  May 2013 - July 2013
University of Minnesota  August 2011 - May 2012
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2010 - August 2010
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2009 - August 2009
University of Minnesota  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Teaching, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Science, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Editing, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Tutoring, HPLC, UV/Vis

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemistry

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Chemistry

St. Olaf College   2007 — 2011
BA, Chemistry, Mathematics

Allen Sommerfeld Allen Sommerfeld Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Allen Sommerfeld's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Senior Communications Officer at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   September 2013 - Present
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities  April 2012 - September 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   September 2007 - April 2012
KSFY Television  December 2002 - August 2007
KEYC Television   October 1999 - December 2002

Skills
Blogging, Broadcast, Community Development, Community Outreach, Copy Editing, Crisis Communications, Editing, Event Management, Event Planning, Facebook, Fundraising, Government, Internal Communications, Journalism, Media Relations, Social Media, Newsletters, Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Copywriting, Research, Policy Analysis, Policy, Public Policy, Speech Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Videography, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Program Development, Grant Writing, Video Production, Interviews, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Customer Service, Photoshop

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Strategic Communication

Southwest Minnesota State University   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Speech Communications: Radio and TV

Jennifer Dippel Jennifer Dippel South Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Jennifer Dippel's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience November 2011 - Present
Job Plant Health Specialist at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   November 2011 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Wildlife, Environmental Education, Conservation Issues, Environmental Policy, Environmental..., Biodiversity, Sustainability, Field Work, Environmental Compliance, Research, GIS

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (BS), Conservation Biology

Nels Anderson Nels Anderson Duluth, Minnesota Area Details
Nels Anderson's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience July 2011 - October 2011
Job GIS Specialist II at TDS of MN
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
TDS of MN   August 2013 - Present
Great River Greening  July 2012 - August 2013
University of North Dakota  August 2010 - May 2012
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   July 2011 - October 2011
Social Science Research Institute   June 2010 - February 2011
Turtle River State Park   May 2010 - September 2010
Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region   January 2009 - May 2010
The Nature Conservancy  September 2008 - December 2008
US Forest Service  May 2007 - September 2008
US Forest Service  May 2004 - October 2007

Skills
Environmental Design,..., Conservation..., Land Planning, Use &..., Prescribed Burn..., Watershed Analysis, Computer: Microsoft..., GIS (ArcView 3.3,..., GPS data collection, Research, Writing,..., Grant research,..., Remote Sensing/Spatial..., Surveying, Supervision,..., Volunteer Organization, Public Relations, Group Dynamics, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Firefighting, Law Enforcement, Instruction,..., International..., Trail & Campsite..., Erosion Control, Boating, Canoeing,..., 4x4, Seaplane Travel,..., Search & Rescue, Wilderness Survival, Leave No Trace, Map & Compass, Communications..., Sawyer (B certified), Numerous Hand & Power..., Cartography, GPS, Enforcement, ArcMap, ESRI, Geomatics, GIS, Spatial Analysis, Volunteering, Remote Sensing, Data Management, Geography, ArcGIS, Spatial Databases, LiDAR, Geoprocessing, Environmental Science

Education
The University of North Dakota   2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Environmental Geography, Biology

Bemidji State University   2006 — 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Natural Resource Management & Planning, GIS minor, Planning minor

University of Idaho, Moscow   2004 — 2005
Conservation Biology/Resource, Recreation, & Tourism

Vermilion Community College   2001 — 2003
Associate of Science (A.S.) & A.A., Wilderness Management/Liberal Arts

Marian College of Fond du Lac   1995 — 1996
Journalism/Art

Wautoma High School   1991 — 1995

Megan Lennon Megan Lennon Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Megan Lennon's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2008 - February 2009
Job Soil Scientist
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources  March 2009 - Present
Minnesota Wetland Professionals Association   January 2010 - January 2012
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2008 - February 2009
University of Minnesota  January 2006 - June 2008

Skills
Licensed Professional..., Certified Wetland..., Soil, Wetland Restoration, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Natural Resources, Conservation Issues, Water Resources, Wetlands, Natural Resource..., Environmental Policy

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2008
M.S., Soil Science

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2001 — 2006
B.S., Environmental Science

Whitney Place Whitney Place Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Whitney Place's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Project Consultant at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2013 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2012 - June 2013
Office of Governor Mark Dayton  January 2012 - May 2012
National Farmers Union  January 2011 - May 2011
University of Minnesota  January 2008 - January 2011

Skills
Agriculture, Agronomy, Research, Microsoft Office, Policy, Microsoft Excel, Editing, PowerPoint, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental Awareness, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis

Education
University of Minnesota- Humphrey School of Public Affairs   2011 — 2013
Master of Science: Science, Technology and Environmental Policy, Agricultural and Environmental Policy

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science: Applied Plant Science, Agronomy, Agroecology

Rob Carper Rob Carper Baxter, Minnesota Details
Rob Carper's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience February 1984 - November 1999
Job Owner, Food Safety Consultant at Northern Sun Consulting
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Northern Sun Consulting   November 1999 - Present
Northern Sun Consulting   November 1999 - Present
RAI  2010 - 2015
RAI  2010 - 2015
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   February 1984 - November 1999
USAF  May 1975 - March 1979

Skills
HACCP development,..., Active Managerial..., Microsoft Office, Food Safety, Customer Service, Environmental Awareness, Food Service, Sanitation, HACCP, Catering, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Policy, Leadership, Restaurants, Food Industry, Quality Management, Management, Training, Food

Education
St. Cloud State University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Microbiology & Psychology

Richard Haver Richard Haver Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Richard Haver's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience March 2010 - January 2012
Job Desktop Support Analyst at Stantec
Industry Civil Engineering
Experience
Stantec  January 2012 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   March 2010 - January 2012
Pace Analytical  December 2009 - March 2010
US Navy  September 2000 - September 2005

Skills
Desktop Computers, Technical Support, Windows 7, Windows XP, Laptops, Active Directory, Software Installation, SCCM, Windows XP Pro, Help Desk Support, Remote Desktop, Hardware, Computer Repair, Operating Systems, Networking, Information Technology

Education
DeVry University   2008 — 2010
Associate Degree in Network System Administration

Chapman University   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

United States Navy Schools   2000 — 2005
Information Systems

David Bullock David Bullock Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
David Bullock's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience July 2002 - August 2005
Job Senior Economist at AgriBank, FCB
Industry Financial Services
Experience
AgriBank, FCB  May 2012 - Present
INTL FCStone Inc.  October 2011 - May 2012
INTL FCStone Inc.  December 2010 - May 2012
FCStone, Inc.   November 2007 - December 2010
Informa Economics   August 2005 - November 2007
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   July 2002 - August 2005
Global Risk Management Group   September 2001 - July 2002
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 1999 - September 2001
Minneapolis Grain Exchange  1993 - 1999
Montana State University  July 1989 - October 1993

Skills
Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Econometrics, Hedging, Economics, Options, Time Series Analysis, Financial Risk, Risk Analysis, Commodity, Trading, Portfolio Management, Analysis, Monte Carlo Simulation, Risk Modelling, Forecast Modeling, Linear Regression, Operations Research, Forecasting, Commodity Risk..., Derivatives, Commodity Markets, VBA, Options Pricing, Risk Modeling, Finance, Statistics, VAR, Stochastic Optimization, Quantitative Finance, Credit Scorecard..., Enterprise Risk..., Credit Scorecard..., Predictive Analytics, Data Mining

Education
Iowa State University   1984 — 1989
Ph.D., Agricultural Economics

Northwest Missouri State University   1983 — 1984
M.S., Agricultural Economics

Northwest Missouri State University   1979 — 1983
B.S., Agricultural Economics

Nicole Favata Nicole Favata Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Nicole Favata's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Agricultural Specialist at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 2012 - Present
Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment   May 2012 - September 2012
Minnesota Department of Health  June 2011 - June 2012
Grindstone Organic Farm   May 2010 - August 2010
Richmond National Battlefield Park   February 2010 - May 2010
Second Harvest Heartland  2010 - 2010
Student Conservation Association  April 2009 - October 2009
Cross-Cultural Solutions  January 2009 - February 2009
Living Lands & Waters   March 2008 - March 2008

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Access, Photoshop, Community Outreach, Research, SPSS, Non-profits, Data Collection, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Environmental Health, Customer Service, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Critical Thinking, Conservation Issues, Public Health

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2010 — 2013
MPH, Environmental Health

Hobart and William Smith Colleges   2004 — 2008
B.S., Biology

Karl Burkoth Karl Burkoth Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Karl Burkoth's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2012 - August 2015
Job Senior Financial Analyst at Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Industry Accounting
Experience
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board  August 2015 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2012 - August 2015
Checkpoint Systems  November 2011 - June 2012
Lender Processing Services, Inc. (LPS)   May 2010 - February 2012
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage  July 2009 - May 2010
Yellowbook  March 2009 - July 2009
Corvida Medical   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, Accounting, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, MS Office Suite, Tax, Tax Preparation, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel

Education
Augsburg College   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration, Double Major - Finance; Marketing

Tremper

Laura Durenberger-Grunow Laura Durenberger-Grunow Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Laura Durenberger-Grunow's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience July 2009 - October 2009
Job System Configuration Assistant at University of Minnesota
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Ld Nature Photography   March 2010 - Present
Mom and Me Soy Candles   April 2011 - Present
University of Minnesota  November 2013 - Present
Great River Greening  April 2013 - October 2013
University of Minnesota  September 2007 - April 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   July 2009 - October 2009
JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts  November 2001 - November 2007
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  June 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Photography, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Small Business Marketing, Candle Making, Social Networking, Microsoft Word

Education
Hamline University   2011 — 2014
MA Natural Science and Environmental Education, 4.0

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2009
B.S., Environmental Geography

Inver Hills Community College
A.A, Liberal Arts

Fang (Lisa) Wu Fang (Lisa) Wu West Lafayette, Indiana Details
Fang (Lisa) Wu's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2007 - December 2009
Job Forecasting Analyst at Purdue University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Purdue University  April 2014 - Present
HDR  February 2011 - July 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2007 - December 2009
University of Minnesota  June 2006 - December 2007
University of Minnesota  April 2007 - July 2007
Feed Management Systems  April 2007 - May 2007
Gateway International Investment Inc., China   January 2003 - January 2004
Hi-Tech Zone Administrative Committee, Hangzhou, Xiacheng District, China   June 2001 - January 2003

Skills
Analysis, Market Research, Economics, Research, Policy, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Econometrics, Valuation

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2008
Master of Science, Applied Economics, Minor: Statistics

Rebecca Groos Rebecca Groos Howard Lake, Minnesota Details
Rebecca Groos's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience January 2014 - May 2014
Job Recent agricultural communications and marketing graduate {University of Minnesota Twin Cities}
Industry Dairy
Experience
Minkota Holsteins   January 1997 - Present
Minnesota Farm Bureau  August 2013 - September 2014
Kuhn North America  May 2014 - August 2014
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 2014 - May 2014
Functional Industries  May 2013 - April 2014
Minnesota State Fair  August 2013 - September 2013
Minnesota Holstein Association   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Press Releases, Publications, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Event Planning, Blogging, Public Relations, Editing, Research, Management, Leadership, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Agriculture

Education
Oklahoma State University   2015 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Agricultural Communications, Senior

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2015
Agricultural Education- Leadership and Communication, Senior

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted HS

Eric Nooker Eric Nooker Mankato, Minnesota Details
Eric Nooker's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Nursery Inspector at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Law Enforcement
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2015 - Present
Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans   September 2014 - May 2015
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities  September 2011 - September 2014
USDA-ARS  June 2010 - August 2011
West Madison Horticulture Research and Demonstration Garden   May 2008 - August 2009
Gardens of the Fox Cities   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Agricultural Research, Horticulture, Entomology, Soil Science, Field Work, Public Policy, Statistics, Website Management, Community Outreach, Sustainable Agriculture, Accessibility, American Sign Language, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Biology, Government, Community Engagement, Legislation, Politics, Public Relations, Project Management

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Land and Atmosphere Science

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Horticulture

Ryan Benbo Ryan Benbo Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ryan Benbo's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2000 - December 2002
Job Senior Director of Marketing at Vermeer Corporation
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Vermeer Corporation  July 2015 - Present
Weber Shandwick  December 2002 - July 2015
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2000 - December 2002

Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Message Development, Media Relations, Leadership, Nonprofits, Government, Crisis Communications, Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Reputation Management, Brand Development, Corporate Communications

Education
Northwestern College   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts, Theological Studies

Northwestern College   1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Communications - public relations emphasis

Win-E-Mac

Joshua Kuhn Joshua Kuhn Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Joshua Kuhn's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2013 - September 2013
Job Crew Member at Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)   March 2015 - Present
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa  February 2014 - December 2014
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  September 2013 - October 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2013 - September 2013
Questar Assessment, Inc.   April 2013 - May 2013
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  April 2012 - October 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Environmental Awareness, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Environmental Science, Sustainability

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management

Margaret Wagner Margaret Wagner Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Margaret Wagner's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Supervisor, Clean Water Technical Assistance Unit at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Farming
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 2014 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   July 2010 - October 2014
University of Notre Dame  May 2010 - July 2010
University of Minnesota  September 2006 - May 2010
University of Minnesota  January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Agriculture, Communication, Community Outreach, Precision Agriculture, Strategic Partnerships, Project Management, Civic Engagement, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Organization, Environmental Science

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2010
Master of Science (M.S.), Agronomy

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Los Banos, Philippines
Rice - Research to Production Training Course

Colorado College   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Environmental Science

Lourdes High School, Rochester MN   1997 — 2000

Ross Meyer Ross Meyer Saint Michael, Minnesota Details
Ross Meyer's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience April 2011 - September 2011
Job Student at University of MinnesotaTwin Cities
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Reich Lab of Forest Ecology   September 2011 - Present
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  May 2012 - July 2012
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   April 2011 - September 2011
The Davey Tree Expert Company  April 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Silviculture, Agroforestry, Timber Sale Planning, Forest Inventory, Consulting, GIS, Timber Appraisal, Integrated Pest..., Forest Management, Forest Ecology, Forest Stewardship Plans, Ecological..., Forest Regeneration..., Timber Stand Improvement

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Forest Resources, Senior

North Hennepin Community College   2007 — 2012

Katie Rassmussen Katie Rassmussen Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Katie Rassmussen's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Hydrologist at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 2011 - Present
Water Resources Center - Minnesota State University   February 2009 - January 2011
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency  November 2006 - January 2009
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency  September 2004 - August 2006

Skills
Water Quality, ArcGIS, Sampling, GIS, Watershed Management, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Environmental Awareness

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   2006 — 2012
Masters of Science (M.S.), Geography

University of Minnesota-Duluth   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Geology, Geography

Minnesota State University, Mankato   2001 — 2003
General Coursework

Jessica English (Daudt) Jessica English (Daudt) Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jessica English (Daudt)'s Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2014 - December 2014
Job Graduate Law Clerk at Bloomquist Law Firm, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Bloomquist Law Firm, LLC   August 2015 - Present
Office of Administrative Hearings  January 2015 - July 2015
Hamline Small Business and Non-Profit Clinic   January 2015 - May 2015
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2014 - December 2014
Bloomquist Law Firm   January 2014 - December 2014
Office of Administrative Hearings  September 2013 - December 2013
University of Wisconsin Survey Center  January 2011 - August 2012
University of Wisconsin Survey Center  February 2010 - August 2011
University of Wisconsin Survey Center  September 2008 - February 2010

Skills
Research, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Mediation, Westlaw, Leadership, Administrative Law, Legal Issues, Nonprofits, Courts, Data Collection, Lexis, Client Counseling, Client Relations Skills, Corporate Law, Negotiation, Legal Documents, Litigation, Contractual Agreements, Arbitration, Microsoft Office, Alternative Dispute..., Commercial Litigation, Hearings, Legal Advice, Civil Litigation, Writing, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Word, Legal Assistance, Community Outreach

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor, Law

Hamline University School of Law   2012 — 2015
Global Arbitration Law & Practice Certificate

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Kathryn Navarro Kathryn Navarro Chicago, Illinois Details
Kathryn Navarro's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience February 2012 - June 2013
Job International Marketing Program Assistant at Food Export Association of the Midwest USA
Industry Import and Export
Experience
Food Export Association of the Midwest USA  July 2013 - Present
Food Export Association of the Midwest USA  July 2013 - Present
University of Minnesota  June 2012 - June 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   February 2012 - June 2013
Food Export Association of the Midwest USA  February 2012 - June 2013
University of Minnesota  July 2011 - July 2012
Maple Grove, MN   September 2010 - September 2011
University of Minnesota  June 2010 - June 2011
Minnesota, District 281   September 2005 - May 2009
Fil-Minnesotan Youth Organization   November 2007 - November 2008

Skills
Event Planning, Marketing, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Project Planning, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Management, Event Management, Public Relations, Time Management, Cultural Diversity, State Government, Economics, Communication, Recruiting, International Trade, WTO Agreements, Export Refund Programs, International Market..., Sales Presentations, Agricultural Marketing, Commodity Markets, Training, Sales, Advertising, Program Management, H.S. Codes/Harmonized...

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Industries and Marketing

Paul Hugunin Paul Hugunin Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Paul Hugunin's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience October 1989 - February 1996
Job Marketing Section Supervisor at MN Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
MN Department of Agriculture  March 2010 - Present
MN Department of Agriculture  February 1996 - March 2010
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 1989 - February 1996
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 1988 - October 1989
University of Minnesota  September 1987 - June 1988

Skills
Public Relations, Advertising, Agriculture, Marketing, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Social Media, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Event Management, Event Planning

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1986 — 1989
Ag Business Administration, Ag Business

Aaron Janz Aaron Janz Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Aaron Janz's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Soil Scientist at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   August 2014 - Present
ProfitPro AG   December 2013 - July 2014
American Classic Inc.   October 2004 - November 2013
USDA NRCS  June 2012 - August 2012
Minnesota Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils, Inc.   August 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Fertilizers, Soil, Agronomy, Agriculture, Sustainability, Soil Science, Soil Sampling, GPS Applications, Organization, GIS systems, Surveying, Hobby Farms, Leadership, Environmental Awareness, Conservation Issues, Management, Sales, Business Strategy, Horticulture, Science

Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls   2011 — 2013
Bachelors, Crop and Soil Science with a Soil Science Focus

Century College   2009 — 2012

Madison Media Institute   2002 — 2004
Associate's degree, Music Recording

University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Crop and Soil Science, Soil Science

Tiffany Leschishin Tiffany Leschishin Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Tiffany Leschishin's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience September 2010 - Present
Job Pet Food Specialist at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   September 2010 - Present
Hyatt Regency  October 2002 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   July 2008 - September 2010
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   September 2007 - July 2008
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Analysis, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Research, Outlook, Sales, Critical Thinking, Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Data Analysis, Site Investigation, Emergency Management, Recalls, Recruiting, Editing, Community Outreach

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2000 — 2007
BS, Animal Science

Sarah Schmidt Sarah Schmidt Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sarah Schmidt's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience September 2003 - May 2004
Job Communications Director at Associated Milk Producers Inc.
Industry Dairy
Experience
Associated Milk Producers Inc.  December 2010 - Present
Holstein World   June 2005 - March 2011
Raylore Farm   1993 - 2010
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences   January 2005 - May 2005
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   September 2003 - May 2004

Skills
Dairy, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Farms, Strategic Communications, Dairy Science, Marketing, Marketing Strategy

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science - Dairy Industry Emphasis

Tim Cyr Tim Cyr Duluth, Minnesota Area Details
Tim Cyr's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2010 - November 2010
Job Environmental Technician at Insight Environmental, Inc.
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Insight Environmental, Inc.   March 2015 - Present
Natural Resources Research Institute  May 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota  2012 - 2014
Lake Superior Zoo  June 2010 - September 2012
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Environmental Science, Research, ArcGIS, Sustainability, GIS, Microsoft Office, Field Work, College Teaching, Online Research, Laboratory Skills, Laboratory, University Teaching, Data Analysis

Education
University of Minnesota Duluth   2012 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Biology (Integrated Biological Sciences)

University of Minnesota-Duluth   2006 — 2010
B.A., Biology, Environmental Studies

Tessa Ganser Tessa Ganser Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Tessa Ganser's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Minnesota Grown Student Worker Para Professional at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Farming
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   March 2014 - Present
Macalester College  September 2012 - Present
Macalester College Environmental Studies Department   September 2014 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 2014 - May 2014
Kurt Family Farm   December 2013 - January 2014
Granor Farm   May 2013 - August 2013
River Arts, Inc.   April 2012 - September 2012
Leystra's Venture Resturant   April 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, WordPress, Photoshop, Public Relations, Newsletters, Volunteer Management, Customer Service, Fundraising, Teamwork, Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Event Planning, Editing, PowerPoint, Research, Public Speaking

Education
Macalester College   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies, Food and Agriculture

Sauk Prairie High School   2009 — 2012

Daniel L Pasche Daniel L Pasche St. Cloud, Minnesota Area Details
Daniel L Pasche's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 1989 - 2010
Job Retail Apparel Supervisor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Shopko  June 2013 - Present
Beekeeper Dan   1975 - Present
Walmart  2011 - 2013
MInnesota Department of Agriculture   1989 - 2010
Northstar Arcade/Hoffman Laundromat   1982 - 1990

Skills
Beekeeping, Marketing, Sales, Retail Sales, Management, Budgeting, Customer Service, Writing, Sales Management, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Office

Education
Alexandria Technical College

Debra Sime Debra Sime Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Debra Sime's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 1999 - 2003
Job Veterinary Medical Officer at USDAAPHIS
Industry Veterinary
Experience
USDA-APHIS  March 2004 - Present
USDA-FSIS  2003 - 2004
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   1999 - 2003

Skills
Veterinary, Animal Welfare, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Public Health, Animal Husbandry, Public Health, Emergency Management, Policy, Science, Government, Research, Horses, Equestrian, Wildlife, Digital Photography, Thermal Imaging, Digital Radiography, Drug Testing, Equine Reproduction, Civil Rights, iPhone, iPad, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Food Safety, Meat Processing, Beef Cattle, Swine, Food Processing

Education
Iowa State Univesity College of Veterinary Medicine   1991 — 1995
DVM, Veterinary Medicine

North Dakota State University   1981 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Graduate Studies, Animal Sciences, Equine and Runiment Nutrition

University of Minnesota-Crookston   1985 — 1987
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Equine Science (Light Horse Mamagement)

Purdue University
Certificate in Veterinary Homeland Security

Erick Tralle Erick Tralle Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Erick Tralle's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2009 - September 2011
Job Client services consultant at Galliard Capital Management, MBA Student
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Galliard Capital Management  June 2013 - Present
Wells Fargo Insurance Services  January 2013 - June 2013
AmeriCorps  February 2012 - April 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2009 - September 2011
Goodwill/Easter Seals industries   June 2004 - January 2007

Skills
Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Program Development, Social Services, Community Development, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Community Engagement, International Relations, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Leadership, Customer Service, Marketing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Research

Education
Hamline University   2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

The University of Birmingham   2009 — 2010
International Relations and Affairs

University of Minnesota   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Nila Hines Nila Hines Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Nila Hines's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience December 2006 - September 2012
Job Data Governance Program Administrator at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  March 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota  July 2014 - October 2014
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   December 2006 - September 2012
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   December 2006 - April 2007
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   August 2006 - December 2006
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy  February 2006 - July 2006
UC Davis  January 2005 - October 2005
UC Davis  September 2003 - June 2005

Skills
Water Quality, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Environmental Policy, Integrated Pest..., Sustainable Agriculture, Data Governance, Natural Resource..., Water Resources, Pesticide Regulation, Project Management, ArcGIS, Public Speaking, Watershed Management, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Governance, Cross-functional Team..., Data Stewardship, Technical Writing, Scientific Writing, Agricultural Chemicals, Bees, Pesticide Analysis, Public Health, Invasive Species, Pollinator Conservation, Crop Protection, Crisis Communications, FIFRA, Agronomy, TMDLs, Code of Federal..., Strategic Media..., environmental..., Pesticide Market Trends, Ecology, Program Development, Social Media, Strategy, Greenhouse Management

Education
University of California, Davis   2002 — 2005
M.S., Integrated Pest Management

Penn State University   1998 — 2002
B.S., Agricultural Science, minor- International Agriculture

Jennifer Stephes Jennifer Stephes Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jennifer Stephes's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience July 1999 - Present
Job Meat, Poultry, and Egg Inspection Supervisor at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   July 1999 - Present

Skills
Poultry, Meat, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, GLP, Customer Service, FDA, Policy, GMP, Statistics, Laboratory, Data Analysis, Government, Relationship-builder..., Microbiology, Microsoft Word, Biotechnology, Strategic Planning, Regulatory Affairs, HACCP, Project Management, Research, Public Speaking, Analysis, PowerPoint, Agriculture, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Process Improvement

Education
South Dakota State University   1992 — 1996
BS, Animal Science

Texas A&M University, University of Minnesota-Saint Paul

Brad Sivanich Brad Sivanich Waite Park, Minnesota Details
Brad Sivanich's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience April 2007 - November 2007
Job Broadband Technician at Charter Communications
Industry Food Production
Experience
Charter Communications  August 2014 - Present
Dairy Land Laboratories   August 2013 - August 2014
Prewire Specialist Inc   April 2013 - August 2013
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services  February 2013 - April 2013
Cargill  April 2007 - February 2012
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   April 2007 - November 2007
City Of St. Cloud  May 2005 - November 2007
St. Cloud State University  June 2006 - February 2007
Anoka County  May 2001 - October 2006
St. Cloud State University  July 2005 - May 2006

Skills
microsoft office 2010, Microsoft Office 2007, Customer Service, Safety Compliance, Computer Repair, Computer Gaming, Video Games, Network Administration

Education
St. Cloud Technical and Community College   2012 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Network and System Administration/Administrator, 3.73

St. Cloud State University   2001 — 2006
BS, Ecology

St. Cloud State University   2001 — 2006
AA, Outdoor Education

Stacy Thoeny Stacy Thoeny Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Stacy Thoeny's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience August 2005 - January 2007
Job Assistant Herd Manager at Thoeny Farms
Industry Dairy
Experience
Thoeny Farms   February 2007 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   August 2005 - January 2007
Gold'n Plump Poultry  August 2002 - August 2005

Skills
Food Safety, HACCP, Dairy, Food, Agriculture

Education
North Dakota State University   1997 — 2001
Bachelors, Animal and Range Science

Steve Olson Steve Olson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Steve Olson's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 1992 - 1997
Job Executive Director, MN Turkey Growers Assn
Industry Food Production
Experience
MN Turkey Growers Assn   September 2000 - Present
Chicken & Egg Association of Minnesota   September 2000 - Present
Midwest Poultry Federation   September 2000 - Present
National FFA Alumni Council   October 2008 - October 2011
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute  March 1997 - September 2000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   1992 - 1997

Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Poultry, Public Relations, Program Development, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Sustainable Agriculture, Leadership Development, FFA, Leadership, Sustainability, Public Policy, Media Relations, Research, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Program Management, Food Industry, Event Planning, Farms, Business Planning, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Food, Dairy, Policy, Grants

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Economics & Agricultural Education

Tania Molden Tania Molden Fargo, North Dakota Area Details
Tania Molden's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience October 2005 - May 2006
Job Administrative Assistant at North Dakota Highway Patrol
Industry Education Management
Experience
North Dakota Highway Patrol  November 2010 - Present
Red River Alternative Education Center   September 2006 - March 2013
City of Moorhead - Moorhead Police Department   July 2007 - November 2010
Minnesota Agricultural Society/Minnesota State Fair   August 2003 - September 2009
Moorhead Public Schools  September 2006 - November 2008
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 2005 - May 2006
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 2005 - May 2006
University of Minnesota  September 2003 - October 2005
Minnesota Department of Health  July 2004 - March 2005
Wrenshall School and Princeton Public Schools   September 2001 - May 2003

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Workshop Facilitation, Event Management, Medical Records, Database Administration, Inventory Management, Plannning, Marketing, English, Media Relations, Pricing, Leadership Development, Analysis, Administration, Research, Access, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Public Speaking

Education
Minnesota School of Business   2007 — 2010
Certificate, Paralegal

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2003 — 2005
M. Ed, Agricultural Education

University of Minnesota-Duluth   1996 — 2001
BAA, Teaching Social Studies

Carrie Dieveney Carrie Dieveney Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Carrie Dieveney's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience September 2014 - Present
Job State Program Administrator
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   September 2014 - Present
Bookkeeping and Beyond, Inc.   2007 - Present
Century College  2001 - August 2013
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency  1996 - 2001
Premier Bank-Maplewood, MN   1987 - 1993

Skills
Higher Education, Public Speaking, Teaching, Program Development, Non-profits, Donor Recognition, Major Donors, Event Planning, Event Management, Self-starter, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Student Affairs, Student Development, Career Development, Staff Development, Volunteer Management, Adult Education, Career Counseling, Academic Advising, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Management

Education
University of St. Thomas
Executive Education - Fundraising Certificate

Metropolitan State University

Century College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, Graduated with High Distinction

Kevin Plante Kevin Plante Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kevin Plante's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience October 2009 - Present
Job Coordinator, Farmer Assistance Network at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 2009 - Present
AFEE Division - University of Minnesota   August 2008 - January 2009
University of Minnesota  September 2007 - January 2009
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School   January 1991 - June 2007
University of Minnesota  January 1989 - December 1990

Skills
Agriculture

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2009
Master of Education, Agricultural Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1984 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Education

University of Minnesota Crookston   1981 — 1983
Associate in Applied Science, Pre-Ag Ed/Production Technology

Bennett Jordan Bennett Jordan Fairfax, Virginia Details
Bennett Jordan's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2008 - August 2009
Job Entomologist/Staff Scientist at National Pest Management Association
Industry Education Management
Experience
National Pest Management Association  June 2013 - Present
University of Florida  August 2009 - June 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2008 - August 2009
University of Central Oklahoma  August 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Animal Models, Experimental Design, Molecular Biology, Urban entomology, Entomology, Field Research, Macro Photography, Laboratory, Field Work, PCR, Scientific Writing, Ecology, Biology, Research, Lifesciences, Environmental Science, DNA extraction, Biochemistry, Toxicology, Chemistry, Gel Electrophoresis, RT-PCR, ELISA, Molecular Genetics, Life Sciences, Public Speaking

Education
University of Florida   2009 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Urban Entomology

Lake Forest College   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Biology; Political Science

Ashley Bress Ashley Bress Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Ashley Bress's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Grants Specialist/Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Director at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   August 2014 - Present
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque  October 2013 - August 2014
USDA  August 2010 - October 2013
National NeighborWorks Association   January 2009 - July 2010

Skills
Analysis, Federal Government, Public Policy, Research, Policy, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Government, Program Evaluation

Education
The George Washington University   2008 — 2010
Master of Public Policy (MPP), Gender and Social Policy

Morningside College   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science; Religious Studies

Jessica Maurer Jessica Maurer Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Details
Jessica Maurer's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2011 - September 2011
Job Adminstrative Shift Supervisor at Midwest Challenge
Industry Public Safety
Experience
Midwest Challenge   May 2012 - Present
Office Depot  September 2011 - April 2013
St. Cloud State University  September 2010 - April 2012
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Administrative..., Office Management, Office Administration, Receptionist Duties, Databases, Organization, Pay Close Attention to..., Customer Satisfaction, Technical Writing, Spelling, Vocabulary, English grammar, Electronic Filing, Government Filings, Regulatory Filings, Telephone Reception, Telephone Skills, Mail Sorting, Always Punctual, Committed to..., Highly versatile, Highly motivated..., Thrive in..., Follow Through, Following Directions, Microsoft Office, Resourceful..., Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Staff Supervision

Education
St. Cloud State University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections

dustin Vanasse dustin Vanasse Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
dustin Vanasse's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience March 2012 - March 2013
Job Principal, Bare honey LLC
Industry Food Production
Experience
Land O' Lakes Inc. (IDD)   April 2015 - Present
General Mills Global Culinary Group Advisory Council   June 2015 - Present
Bare Honey LLC   November 2010 - Present
Minnesota Farmers Market Association   March 2013 - June 2015
Linden Hills Farmers Market   September 2012 - June 2015
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   March 2012 - March 2013
Twisted Grille   July 2005 - January 2007
Rossis blue star jazz room   May 2003 - July 2005

Skills
Cooking, Food & Beverage, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Statistics, Economics, Beekeeping, Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, Retail, Public Speaking, non-profit governance, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship

Education
Carlson School of Management   2010 — 2013
Entrepreneurship

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2010 — 2013
Applied Economics

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Minneapolis   1999 — 2000
culinary arts

Cory Sawyer Cory Sawyer Le Center, Minnesota Details
Cory Sawyer's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Plant Industry Inspector 1 at MN Dept of Agriculture
Industry Farming
Experience
Le Center Ambulance   November 2013 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2012 - Present
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  May 2012 - May 2012
Conservation Landscapes   July 2011 - August 2011
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  May 2011 - August 2011
Hy-Vee  November 2007 - July 2011
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  April 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Management, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Research, Public Speaking

Education
University of Minnesota Crookston   2010 — 2012
Bachelor's of Science, Natural Resource Management

Vermilion Community College   2008 — 2010
Associates of Science, Fisheries and Wildlife Management

William Krueger William Krueger Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
William Krueger's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 1988 - 2007
Job President at CCCET Solutions, LLC
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
CCCET Solutions. LLC   March 2013 - Present
Department of Homeland Security  2007 - March 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   1988 - 2007

Skills
Food Protection, IT Systems Anaylsis &..., Business Development, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Talent Management

Education
University of Minnesota,   1974 — 1975

Minnesota State University, Mankato   1970 — 1974
Bachelor’s of Science, Biology & Chemistry

Amanda Baesler Amanda Baesler Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Amanda Baesler's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience January 2014 - Present
Job at
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 2014 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 2011 - January 2014
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage  November 2010 - January 2011
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   July 2008 - September 2010
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 2007 - July 2008
Progressive Insurance  July 2005 - October 2007
HealthPartners  July 2003 - 2007

Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Customer Service, Leadership

Education
Metropolitan State University
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Non-Profit/Public Administration

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Business and Management, Minor in Marketing

Sarah (Tesmer) Dornink Sarah (Tesmer) Dornink Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sarah (Tesmer) Dornink's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2005 - October 2005
Job Executive Director at Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC)
Industry Education Management
Experience
Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC)   July 2013 - Present
University of Minnesota Extension  December 2012 - July 2013
Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC)   September 2006 - December 2012
University of Minnesota  September 2002 - January 2006
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2005 - October 2005

Skills
Agriculture, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Student Affairs, Public Relations, Event Planning, Youth Development, Leadership, Staff Development, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Program Development, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Leadership Development, Social Media

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2010
MEd, Agricultural Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2002 — 2006
BS, Agricultural Education

Sarah Johnson R.E.H.S. Sarah Johnson R.E.H.S. Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sarah Johnson R.E.H.S.'s Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Agricultural Specialist and Registered Environmental Health Specialist at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2011 - Present

Skills
Food Inspection, Environmental Policy, Environmental Awareness, ArcGIS, GIS, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Education, Water Quality, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Policy, Public Policy, Water Resources, Environmental Impact...

Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

Jennie Hodgeman Jennie Hodgeman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jennie Hodgeman's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Office and Adminstrative Specialist Intermediate at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   September 2013 - Present
Inver Hills Community College  August 2011 - August 2013
The Mermaid Event and Entertainment Center   2008 - January 2011
The Mermaid Event and Entertainment Center   2004 - 2008

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Student Affairs, Student Development, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Event Planning, Human Resources, Managed Money, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Restaurant Management, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Office Management, Crew Scheduling, Leadership, Payroll, ISRS, Paychex, ADP Payroll, QuickBooks, Micros, Organization

Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   2013 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Inver Hills Community College   2011 — 2013
Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Arts (A.A.), Psychology, 4.0 GPA

Patrick Mathwig Patrick Mathwig Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Patrick Mathwig's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Project Coordinator at Great Plains Institue
Industry Education Management
Experience
Great Plains Institue   August 2015 - Present
Crate and Barrel  June 2013 - Present
Great Plains Institute  September 2014 - August 2015
36th Meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol   July 2015 - July 2015
Clean Energy Resource Teams  March 2014 - September 2014
YMCA  May 2013 - September 2014
ILAC  July 2011 - March 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2010 - August 2010
Lolas Lake House   May 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power Point, Spartan, Mathematica, PowerPoint, Project Planning, Higher Education, ESL, Research, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Teaching, Elementary Education

Education
St. John's University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Natural Sciences

Normandale Community College

Lillian Magidow Lillian Magidow Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Lillian Magidow's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience April 2010 - October 2010
Job Research Manager at Winfield Solutions (Land O'Lakes)
Industry Research
Experience
Winfield Solutions (Land O'Lakes)   May 2011 - Present
Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture   May 2010 - May 2011
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   April 2010 - October 2010
Cornell University  August 2005 - February 2010
University of Minnesota  January 2005 - May 2005
University of Minnesota2004   November 2002 - May 2005
STEP-UP Summer Jobs Program   January 2004 - May 2004
University of Minnesota  October 2002 - May 2004
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board  May 2001 - October 2001
YouthCARE  May 1999 - September 2000

Skills
Research, Research Project..., Building Connections, Agriculture, Data Analysis, Community Outreach, Agronomy, Creative Problem Solving, DNA, Environmental Science, PCR, Sustainable Agriculture, Chemistry, Genetics, GIS, Process Improvement, Project Management, Laboratory, Molecular Biology

Education
Cornell University   2005 — 2010
Master of Science, Soil and Crop Sciences; Weed Science and Management

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2002 — 2005
Bachelor or Science, Applied Plant Science

Adam Herges Adam Herges Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Adam Herges's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2006 - June 2009
Job Sustainability Agronomist at The Mosaic Company
Industry Farming
Experience
The Mosaic Company  September 2015 - Present
SD Soybean Research & Promotion Council/SD Soybean Association   April 2013 - September 2015
MN Mulch and Soil   February 2013 - April 2013
University of Minnesota  June 2009 - February 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2006 - June 2009
OrthoRehab - Ottobock   February 2006 - May 2007

Skills
SAS, all microsoft software, R web, Excel, Both work independently..., Strong oral and written..., Research, agriculture, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Agriculture, Sustainability, Water Quality, Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Customer Service

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2012
Master's of Science, Applied Plant Science - Agronomy/Agroecology, 3.5

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Applied Plant Sciences - Plant Improvement, 3.1

Lisa Ramacher Lisa Ramacher Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Lisa Ramacher's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience October 1985 - Present
Job Dairy Inspector with Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Dairy
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 1985 - Present
Community Credit Company  January 1984 - October 1985

Skills
Dairy, Dairy Products, Food Processing, Food Safety, Cheese, Agriculture, GMP, Sanitation, Farms, Milk, Agribusiness, Animal Husbandry, Quality Control, Food, Microbiology, Quality System, Food Manufacturing, Meat, Food Technology, SQF, BRC, Food Microbiology, Ingredients, Poultry, ISO 22000, Food Safety Management..., Sensory Evaluation, Food Science, Grain

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1977 — 1982
B.S., Animal Science & Agricultural Economics

Cheryl Rivard Cheryl Rivard Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Cheryl Rivard's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience October 2006 - January 2008
Job Senior Saleforce.com Analyst at Medtronic
Industry Insurance
Experience
Medtronic  August 2013 - Present
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota  December 2011 - July 2013
MN Dept of Employment & Economic Development   January 2008 - January 2012
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 2006 - January 2008
The Integris Group   June 2004 - October 2006

Skills
Business Analysis, Salesforce.com, Requirements Gathering, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Visio, Business Process, Word, Process Improvement, Excel, Business Intelligence, Access, Analysis, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Word, Information Technology, Project Management, SDLC, Software Documentation, Salesforce.com..., Business Process..., Vendor Management, SharePoint

Education
Metropolitan State University   2000 — 2004
BS, Management Information Systems

Rachel Capeder Rachel Capeder Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Rachel Capeder's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2010 - June 2011
Job Pharmacy Compliance Coordinator at HealthPartners
Industry Law Practice
Experience
HealthPartners  December 2014 - Present
HealthPartners  April 2013 - December 2014
HealthEast  2006 - September 2011
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2010 - June 2011
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   August 2009 - April 2010

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2011 — 2012
MSc, Health Systems and Public Policy

Hamline University School of Law   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Health Care/Health Care Compliance

Northern Michigan University   2003 — 2008
BS Pre-law/Political Science, Political Science, Public Relations, Public Administration, Philosophy

Callie Recknagel Callie Recknagel Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Callie Recknagel's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Experienced garden educator and community organizer
Industry Program Development
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   July 2015 - Present
Minnesota Association for Environmental Education   January 2013 - Present
Youth Farm  June 2015 - July 2015
Minneapolis Public Schools and Youth Farm   June 2014 - June 2015
Macalester Groveland Community Council  January 2012 - May 2014
JD Rivers Children's Garden   May 2012 - October 2012
Urban Arts Academy  October 2011 - January 2012
Women's Environmental Institute  September 2011 - October 2011
Heifer International  April 2011 - August 2011
YES! Magazine  January 2011 - March 2011

Skills
Farm to School, School Gardens, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Newsletters, Event Planning, Research, Sustainability, Grant Writing, Curriculum Design, Fundraising, Community Organizing, Program Development, Writing, Music, French, Public Speaking, Arts, Gardening, Cooking

Education
Macalester College   2004 — 2008
BA, Anthropology, Art, African Studies

Joshua Bailly Joshua Bailly Duluth, Minnesota Area Details
Joshua Bailly's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2006 - June 2007
Job VicePresident, Grant Writer at Duluth Audubon Society
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Duluth Audubon Society   April 2010 - Present
The Nature Conservancy  April 2009 - June 2011
University of Minnesota  July 2008 - April 2009
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Wetlands, Data Collection, ArcGIS, Grant Writing, GIS, Environmental Awareness, Program Evaluation, Ecology, Community Outreach

Education
Oregon State University   2006 — 2007
Fisheries and Wildlife

North Dakota State University   2001 — 2003
Biology

University of MN Duluth
Biology, Ecology, Wildlife, Sociology

Malissa Fritz Schentzel Malissa Fritz Schentzel Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Malissa Fritz Schentzel's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 2001 - 2003
Job Director of Energy Communications and Marketing at CHS
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
CHS  September 2015 - Present
CHS  October 2014 - September 2015
Weber Shandwick  November 2013 - October 2014
Weber Shandwick  November 2012 - November 2013
MN Board of Animal Health   2003 - November 2012
VistaComm  2005 - 2007
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   2001 - 2003
KSFY News, Raycom Media   1998 - 2001
South Dakota Extension Service   1996 - 1998
KLOH Radio Station   1994 - 1996

Skills
Radio, Broadcast, Television, Media Relations, Government Relations, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Stakeholder Management, Graphic Design, Training, Event Planning, Photography, Social Media, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Community Outreach, Event Management, Leadership Development

Education
South Dakota State University   1996 — 1999
Bachelor's, Agricultural Journalism

Pipestone High School   1992 — 1996
High School Dipoloma

Steve Ernest Steve Ernest Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Steve Ernest's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 2004 - Present
Job CFO Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   2004 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Public Policy, Government, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Management, Process Improvement, Program Management, Research, Data Analysis

Education
American University
MA, International Communication

St Cloud State University
MBA, Finance

Margaret Hart Margaret Hart Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Margaret Hart's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 2006 - July 2013
Job Communications Director, Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture   June 2013 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   2006 - July 2013
KSTP-TV  1999 - 2004
NetRadio   1996 - 1998
Minnesota News Network  1986 - 1990

Skills
Broadcast Journalism, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Community Relations, AP Style

Education
St. Cloud State University   1976 — 1980
BA, Broadcast Communications

Madison High School

Kaylee Olson Kaylee Olson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kaylee Olson's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2009 - September 2009
Job Young professional seeking work in Minnesota
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Sterling Jewelers  Awake Night ManagerACR Homes, IncSeptember 2009 - January 2010
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2009 - September 2009
Medstat  October 2008 - May 2009
Borders  November 2008 - April 2009
JCPenney  May 2005 - September 2006

Education
International Gemological Laboratories & Institute (IGL   2010 — 2010
Certified Jewelry Professional, Gemology

University of Minnesota Duluth   2004 — 2008
B.A., Anthropology, International Studies, Foreign Relations

University of Birmingham   2005 — 2006
n/a, International Studies

Robin E. Kinney Robin E. Kinney Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Robin E. Kinney's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience September 2007 - March 2011
Job Director, Membership and Program Director at American Farm Bureau Federation
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
American Farm Bureau Federation  September 2013 - Present
National Cattlemen's Beef Association  September 2011 - August 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   September 2007 - March 2011
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation   April 1994 - August 2007
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation   November 1990 - April 1994
Linder Farm Network   October 1987 - November 1990
KMOM Radio   1986 - 1988

Skills
Public Relations, Agriculture, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Policy, Newsletters, Farms, Organizational..., Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Policy, Program Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Marketing, Nonprofits, Budgets, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Event Management, Grant Writing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Agriculture Communication & Education

Hillary Heinz Hillary Heinz Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Hillary Heinz's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job marketer at wild motive
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
wild motive   August 2015 - Present
Worrell, Inc.   February 2015 - July 2015
The Nerdery  January 2013 - February 2015
The Nerdery  December 2010 - December 2012
Fast Horse  December 2009 - December 2010
Carlson School of Management  October 2008 - September 2009
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2009 - August 2009
National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC)   September 2008 - June 2009
AIGA Minnesota  2008 - 2009
State of Minnesota  June 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Brainstorm Facilitation, Creative Direction, Branding & Identity, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Creative Concept Design, Copywriting, Graphic Design, Marketing Event Planning, Campaign Strategies, Logo Design, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Advertising

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2005 — 2009
Graphic Design

University of Technology Sydney   2008 — 2008

Larry (Jeff) Luedeman Larry (Jeff) Luedeman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Larry (Jeff) Luedeman's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Retail Food Program Manager with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   August 2015 - Present
U.S. Army Reserve   July 2010 - Present
City of Bloomington, MN  December 2003 - August 2015
U.S. Army Reserve   November 2005 - July 2010
US Navy Reserve  October 2002 - March 2004
Minnesota Department Health  September 2002 - December 2003
U.S. Navy Reserve   November 1998 - October 2002
City of Bloomington, MN  October 1999 - September 2002
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District  November 1997 - September 1999
U.S. Army Reserve (AC/RC)   November 1995 - November 1998

Skills
Environmental Health, Public Health, Policy, Epidemiology, Program Evaluation, Data Analysis, Entomology, Public Speaking, Program Development, Command, Risk Assessment, Science

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1990 — 1993
MS, Entomology

Northern Michigan University   1985 — 1989
BS, Biology

Rachael Rostad Rachael Rostad Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Rachael Rostad's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Student Worker with AGRI Grant Program at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Dairy
Experience
Rostad Farms   August 2011 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2015 - August 2015
Bridget's Cafe   March 2008 - June 2015
Minnesota Pork Board   August 2014 - August 2014
Sherburne County Extension   May 2014 - August 2014
Goodhue County American Dairy Association   March 2012 - March 2014

Skills
Agriculture, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Public Relations, Dairy Science, Technical Writing, Social Media, Avid Media Composer, InDesign, Leadership

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Major-Animal Science, Minor- Communication Studies, Senior

Kristy Miron Kristy Miron Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kristy Miron's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2009 - December 2009
Job Sales Support Supervisor at Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Land O'Lakes, Inc.   December 2012 - Present
Land O'Lakes  January 2012 - December 2012
Land O'Lakes  May 2011 - December 2011
Land O Lakes  May 2010 - September 2010
National Agri Marketing Association  May 2009 - May 2010
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2009 - December 2009
Midwest Dairy Association  August 2008 - August 2009

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Applied Economics, Marketing, Communications

Tim McAulay Tim McAulay Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Tim McAulay's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2008 - October 2008
Job Instructor Biology
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Inver Hills Community College  August 2011 - Present
Saint Paul College  August 2011 - May 2014
Dakota County Technical College  June 2012 - August 2013
Inver Hills Community College  January 2010 - August 2011
Anoka-Ramsey Community College  July 2009 - January 2010
Duluth Central High School   January 2009 - April 2009
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2008 - October 2008
University of Minnesota, Duluth  August 2005 - May 2008
Indiana University of Pennsylvania  August 2003 - May 2004
Parker Hughes Cancer Center  December 2002 - August 2003

Skills
Research, Laboratory, Teaching, Higher Education, Biology, Statistics, Science, Data Analysis, Cell Biology, PCR, Physiology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Public Speaking, Animal Models, Microscopy, Curriculum Development, PowerPoint, Adult Education, Curriculum Design

Education
University of Minnesota Duluth   2005 — 2009
M.S., Biology

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   1998 — 2002
B.A., Biology

Alicia O'Hare Alicia O'Hare Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Alicia O'Hare's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Hydrologist at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   August 2015 - Present
City of Bloomington, IL  May 2015 - August 2015
Illinois State University  2013 - May 2015
Blue Water Task Force   October 2011 - August 2013
Copps Food Center  November 2003 - October 2011
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point  January 2010 - May 2011
Green Bay Metropolitan Sewage District   May 2007 - August 2007
Fox River Watershed Monitoring Program   April 2004 - June 2006

Skills
Water Quality, Environmental Science, Watershed Management, ArcGIS, Water Resources, Community Outreach, Risk Assessment, Quality Assurance, HAZWOPER, Laboratory, Water

Education
Illinois State University   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Hydrogeology

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point   2006 — 2011
B.S, Water Resources-Watershed Management, Philosophy-Environmental Ethics

Jeffrey Mumm Jeffrey Mumm Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jeffrey Mumm's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 1996 - September 1997
Job Field Service Engineer II at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Industry Research
Experience
Thermo Fisher Scientific  June 2014 - Present
Brandeis University  August 2006 - Present
Brandeis University  August 2012 - May 2015
Brown University  August 2005 - October 2011
Pickle Parrot   September 1993 - July 1998
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 1996 - September 1997

Skills
Molecular Biology, Western Blotting, Cell Biology, Cell Culture, Biochemistry, Protein Purification, Cloning, Fluorescence Microscopy, Assay Development, Enzyme Assays, Assay Troubleshooting, Fermentation, Statistical Modeling, Microscopy, Protein Chemistry, DNA, Spectroscopy, Biophysics, Microbiology, Protein Expression, Fluorescence, Primer Design, Molecular Cloning

Education
Brown University   1999 — 2006
PhD, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, & Cell Biology

University of St. Thomas   1992 — 1996
BA, Biology, General; Chemistry Minor, cum laude

Brittney Fritz Brittney Fritz Morristown, Minnesota Details
Brittney Fritz's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Student at Iowa State University
Industry Food Production
Experience
Iowa State University Meat Laboratory   August 2012 - Present
Minnesota Air National Guard  January 2011 - Present
Faribault Public School District   January 2010 - December 2012
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office..., Citations, Customer Service, Leadership, Teamwork

Education
Iowa State University   2011 — 2014

University of Minnesota Duluth   2009 — 2011
Chemical Engineering

Chad Knudson Chad Knudson Rochester, Minnesota Area Details
Chad Knudson's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2005 - September 2005
Job Agricultural, Natural Resource and Environmental Management
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Dodge County Environmental Services   January 2015 - Present
Leadfeather Gun and Archery   March 2014 - December 2014
City of Grand Forks Public Health Department   June 2013 - December 2013
Polk County Environmental Services   February 2013 - June 2013
Dodge County Environmental Services   January 2010 - December 2012
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa, Staff   January 2008 - December 2009
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa, Americorps Volunteer   September 2005 - December 2007
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Leadership, Training, Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Science, Conservation Issues, Septic System..., Habitat Management, Land Use Planning, Customer Service, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Public Speaking, Social Media, Team Building, Strategic Planning

Education
Colorado State University   2012 — 2015
Master's Degree, Agricultural Science - Intgrated Resource Managment

St. Cloud State University   2002 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Envionmental Studies

Natasha Hedin (Lind) Natasha Hedin (Lind) Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Natasha Hedin (Lind)'s Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Pet Food Regulatory Advisor at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   March 2012 - Present
Moose Lake Veterinary Clinic   December 2009 - May 2013
USDA  January 2010 - March 2012
Sierra County Regional Dispatch Authority   June 2009 - December 2009
The University of Arizona  August 2006 - May 2009

Skills
Animal Nutrition, Government, Regulatory Affairs, Animal Science, Animal Husbandry, Policy, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Veterinary, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Educational Outreach, Sales, Training, Data Entry, Agriculture, Regulatory Compliance

Education
University of Arizona   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences

Chaminade University of Honolulu   2004 — 2006
General Studies

Dennis Rausch Dennis Rausch Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Dennis Rausch's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2011 - September 2011
Job Senior Java Developer at MN.IT @ Health
Industry Computer Software
Experience
MN.IT @ Health   February 2014 - Present
Kendall Howard   December 2012 - February 2014
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities  May 2012 - December 2012
Century College  January 2011 - May 2012
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2011 - September 2011
GamingInc.net   May 2005 - January 2011

Skills
Java, Groovy, JAX-RS, Web Development, Software Engineering, Troubleshooting, JAXB, Leadership, Databases, Oracle, Maven, Customer Service, RESTful WebServices, Database Design, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML 5, CSS3, jQuery, JBoss Seam, JSF, JPA, Primefaces, Hibernate, Tomcat, Software Development, Subversion, JUnit, Spock, Help Desk Support, Web Applications, Integration, Integration Testing, Struts, Liferay, SoapUI, Application Architecture, Web Application Security

Education
Metropolitan State University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Information Systems, 3.36 GPA

Century College   2009 — 2013
Associate’s Degree, Computer Science, 3.52 GPA

Julia Eagles Julia Eagles Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Julia Eagles's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Regulatory Policy Specialist at Xcel Energy
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Xcel Energy  August 2014 - Present
City of Minneapolis Office of Emergency Management   June 2014 - July 2014
University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs  May 2013 - June 2014
City of Minneapolis  May 2013 - May 2014
Common Grounds  September 2013 - April 2014
Minnesota Historical Society  January 2013 - August 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 2013 - May 2013
Eureka Recycling  February 2011 - August 2012
The Green Institute  August 2009 - February 2011
Phillips Community Energy Cooperative   November 2007 - July 2009

Skills
Critical Thinking, Budgeting, Excel, Editing, Fundraising, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Program Management, Non-profits, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Spanish, Word, Writing, Youth Work, Input, Inclusion, Outlook, Grants, Newsletters, Social Media, Public Speaking, Sustainability, Energy Audits, Energy Efficiency, GIS, Nonprofits, Community Development, Program Development, Budgets, Renewable Energy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Policy, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Environmental Awareness, Qualitative Research, Blogging, Public Policy, Environmental Issues, Analysis, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Video Editing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2012 — 2014
Masters of Public Policy, Humphrey School of Public Affairs

Macalester College   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, Geography

School for International Training   2005 — 2005
Nicaragua- Economic, Social and Policitical History

Natasha Northrop Natasha Northrop Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Natasha Northrop's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience March 2009 - Present
Job Plant Health Specialist 3 at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   March 2009 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 2005 - March 2009
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2006 - May 2007
USDA, APHIS, PPQ   April 2004 - October 2004

Skills
Research, Project Management, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, Science, Microsoft Office, Chromatography, Chemistry, Leadership, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Databases, Data Collection, Biological Control, Invasive Species, Botany, Positive Can-do Attitude, Adaptability, Organization &..., Environmental Science, Waitressing, Snowmobile, ATV, Fishing, Zoology, Bass Guitar, Singing, Hiring Employees, Limnology, Hiking, Versatility, Program Coordination, GPS, GIS, Creativity, Lists, Positivity, Entomology, Natural Resource..., Surveying, Smiling, Empathy, Bird Watching, Customer Service, Photography, Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Patience, Government Relations, Environmental Compliance

Education
St. Cloud State University   1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General

Scott (Sanjay) Hayes Scott (Sanjay) Hayes Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Scott (Sanjay) Hayes's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience April 2015 - June 2015
Job Business System Consultant at Wells Fargo
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Wells Fargo  August 2015 - Present
3M  June 2015 - August 2015
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   April 2015 - June 2015
Memorial Blood Centers  October 2014 - March 2015
FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business  March 2014 - September 2014
FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business  March 2012 - February 2014
FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business  April 2011 - March 2012
North Central University  January 1999 - April 2011
Honeywell  September 1997 - December 1998
Clark Construction  August 1997 - August 1997

Skills
Business Analysis, Databases, Customer Service, Project Management, Data Analysis, Access, Business Intelligence, SQL, SDLC, Strategic Planning, HTML, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Management, Consulting, Program Management, Leadership, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Business Process..., BPM, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, Business Process..., Visio, Microsoft SQL Server, MS Project, SharePoint, Web Development, Team Building, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Business Process Design, Time Management, Training, Research, Integration, Quality Assurance, System Administration, Windows, Vendor Management, Networking, Agile Methodologies, Software Project..., CRM, SOA, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Testing

Education
University of Missouri-Rolla   1990 — 1991
Graduate Studies, Computer Science

Evangel College   1986 — 1990
B.A., Computer Science (major), Speech (concentration), French (minor), Cross Cultural (certificate)

Perry Aasness Perry Aasness Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Perry Aasness's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience January 2005 - December 2006
Job Executive Director at Minnesota AgriGrowth Council
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Minnesota Agri-Growth Council   July 2013 - Present
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation   May 2011 - July 2013
National Pork Board  July 2009 - May 2011
USDA Farm Service Agency  January 2007 - January 2009
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 2005 - December 2006
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 2004 - December 2004
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association   October 2003 - December 2003
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 1997 - September 2003
U.S. Senator Rod Grams   January 1995 - December 1996
Aasness Farms   1984 - 1995

Skills
Agriculture, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Management, Agribusiness, Farms, Leadership, Public Policy, Media Relations, Policy, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Federal Government, Africa, Community Outreach, Politics, Strategic Planning, Political Campaigns, Government

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2001 — 2002
Policy Fellow, Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs, University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics and Political Science

North Dakota State University   1982 — 1984
Associate Degree, Agricultural Economics

Margaret Peeters Margaret Peeters Grand Forks, North Dakota Area Details
Margaret Peeters's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience January 2007 - May 2007
Job Graduate Student at Bemidji State University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Kelly Services  August 2010 - Present
Bemidji State University  August 2009 - Present
Redbarn Greenhouse   January 2005 - Present
City of Menahga   May 2005 - August 2009
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 2007 - May 2007
St. Paul Parks and Recreation  August 2006 - May 2007

Education
Bemidji State University   2009 — 2011
Masters in Science, Environmental Studies; Policy and Planning

University of Minnesota   2006 — 2009
Bachelors of Science, Environmental Science; Policy, and Management; Environmental Education and Communication

St. Catherine University   2005 — 2006

David Davies David Davies Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
David Davies's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience September 2014 - April 2015
Job Community Outreach Coordinator at Metro Transit
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Metro Transit  April 2015 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   September 2014 - April 2015
Center for Urban and Regional Affairs  June 2014 - September 2014
Public and Nonprofit Leadership Center   August 2012 - May 2014
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota  August 2013 - December 2013
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities  May 2013 - August 2013
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Communication Programs  August 2009 - July 2012
Peace Corps  September 2006 - December 2008
Charity Challenge, Inc.   January 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Program Evaluation, Research, International..., NGOs, Community Outreach, Instructional Design, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Nonprofits, Program Development, Project Management, Grant Writing, Capacity Building, Community Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Volunteer Management, Proposal Writing, Teaching, Intercultural..., Social Media, Knowledge Management, Curriculum Development, Urban Planning, Non-profits, Affordable Housing, Leadership, Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Global Health, Transit-oriented...

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2012 — 2014
Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Housing, Community Development, Community Health

University of Central Florida   2001 — 2005
Political Science/History, International Relations

Lisa Hensel Lisa Hensel Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Lisa Hensel's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience September 2013 - Present
Job
Industry Dairy
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   September 2013 - Present
First District Association  2007 - 2013
DairiConcepts  2000 - 2007
Dairy Farmers of America  1999 - 2000
Dairy Farmers of America  1998 - 1999
Dairy Farmers of America  1997 - 1998
Mid-America Dairymen  1996 - 1997
Mid-America Dairymen  1993 - 1996
Mid-America Dairymen  1992 - 1993

Skills
Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, Factory, Pasteurization, Farms, Quality Control, Quality System, Food Science, SQF Certified..., HACCP Certified - with..., ANCI NSF SQF Certified..., Food, GFSI, Ingredients, Quality Assurance, Food Microbiology, Inspection, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Dairy

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS

Christina Connelly Christina Connelly Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Christina Connelly's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience November 2011 - December 2014
Job
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Consulate General of Canada  December 2014 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   November 2011 - December 2014
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   September 2008 - November 2011
Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor  August 2007 - September 2008
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)   June 2005 - August 2007
U.S. Commercial Service   August 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Biofuels, Public Policy, Business Strategy, Bioenergy, Policy, Energy, Government, Event Management, Agriculture, Customer Service, International Relations, Epidemiology, Cost Benefit, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Grants, Management, Economic Development, Public Speaking

Education
The George Washington University   2005 — 2007
Graduate Certificate, International Trade Policy

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2003 — 2005
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy, International Trade, Economic Development

St. Olaf College   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude

Mary Buschette Mary Buschette Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Mary Buschette's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience March 1987 - November 1987
Job Director of Alumni & Constituent Relations at University of Minnesota, CFANS
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Minnesota  May 2006 - Present
University of Minnesota  October 1996 - May 2006
AgroTours   1995 - 2002
MAST International   January 1990 - July 1997
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   March 1987 - November 1987
National FFA Organization  June 1986 - September 1986

Skills
Program Development, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Fundraising, Alumni Relations, Student Affairs, Community Outreach, Event Management, Annual Giving, Stewardship, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Curriculum Development, Team Leadership, Leadership, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Research, Strategic Communications, Program Management, Grants, Organizational..., Philanthropy, Staff Development, Community Development, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Newsletters, Teaching, Student Development, Business Networking

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1982 — 1987
BS, Agricultural Economics

University of Oslo (UiO)   1988 — 1988
International Summer School

Renville   1969 — 1987

Matt Ribikawskis Matt Ribikawskis Rochester, Minnesota Area Details
Matt Ribikawskis's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Hydrologist at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2012 - Present
Houston Engineering, Inc.   October 2010 - June 2012
Minnesota State University, Mankato  August 2007 - December 2010
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology   June 2005 - August 2007

Skills
Water Quality, Hydrology, Water, Natural Resources, Biology, Laboratory

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   2007 — 2010
MS, Biology

St. Norbert College   2001 — 2005
BS, Biology - Environmental Sciences

Matt Forstner Matt Forstner Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Matt Forstner's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience October 2004 - Present
Job Research Scientist 2 at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Food Production
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 2004 - Present

Skills
Food, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microbiology, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance, Event Planning, Management, Food Microbiology, Leadership, Public Health, Public Relations, Customer Service, Time Management

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato

Jensen Hegg Jensen Hegg Spokane, Washington Area Details
Jensen Hegg's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2001 - August 2002
Job Salmon life history analysis through otolith microchemistry
Industry Research
Experience
University of Idaho  September 2008 - Present
Boston Scientific  March 2005 - August 2008
NatureWorks LLC  February 2002 - March 2005
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2001 - August 2002
Spectrum Labs Inc.   November 2001 - May 2002
General Mills  February 2001 - June 2001
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency  May 2000 - September 2000
Macalester College  May 1999 - September 1999
Roraima State Secretary of Health, Brazil   April 1999 - June 1999

Skills
Ecology, Water Quality, Statistics, Laboratory, Chemistry

Education
Macalester College   1996 — 2000

Meg Moynihan Stuedemann Meg Moynihan Stuedemann Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Meg Moynihan Stuedemann's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience January 2002 - Present
Job Agriculture Administrator State of MN, Organic Dairy Farmer, & Board Vicechair, Organic Farming Research Fdtn.
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Organic Farming Research Foundation  February 2011 - Present
Derrydale Farm   April 2009 - Present
Organic Field School   2008 - Present
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees   2006 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 2002 - Present
Organic Processing Institute   2010 - 2013
Sparrow Health System  1999 - 2001
Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems   1995 - 1998
U.S. Peace Corps   1989 - 1991

Skills
Agriculture, Community Development, Policy, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainability, Nonprofits, Organic Farming, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Agribusiness, Grant Writing, Research, Farms, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Dairy, Editing, Media Relations, State Government, Strategic Communications, Economic Development, Policy Analysis

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1992 — 1994
M.S., Agronomy

Brown University   1985 — 1988
B.A., History, Modern Literature and Society

Faculte des Lettres, Lille   1984 — 1984
Certificat, French

Rufus King High School for the College Bound   1982 — 1984

University School of Nashville   1980 — 1982

Jodie Monette Jodie Monette Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jodie Monette's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience October 2009 - Present
Job Chief Information Security Officer at Minnesota Department of Agriculture & Board of Animal Health
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 2009 - Present
Dakota County Technical College  August 2010 - December 2010
Minnesota Department of Health  May 2008 - October 2009
Minnesota Department of Revenue  August 2006 - May 2008

Education
Metropolitan State University   2006 — 2009
Information Assurance w/ Minor in Project Mgmt., IT Security and Project Managememt

Inver Hills Community College   2004 — 2006
A.A.S. Networking Technology and Security, Networking and Security

Inver Hills Community College   2004 — 2006
A.S. Contermporary Business, Business

Lance Larsen, CPA Lance Larsen, CPA Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Lance Larsen, CPA's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2010 - May 2012
Job Certified Public Accountant (Minnesota)
Industry Accounting
Experience
Burke, Wheeler & Associates   June 2012 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2010 - May 2012
State of Minnesota  August 2008 - June 2010

Skills
Accounting, General Ledger, Government Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, Tax, QuickBooks

Education
Metropolitan State University   2008 — 2010
B.S., Accounting

Hamline University   1999 — 2005
B.A., Economics, International Management

Brenda Abel Brenda Abel Sioux City, Iowa Area Details
Brenda Abel's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 2009 - 2009
Job ID Technician at City of Sioux City
Industry Law Enforcement
Experience
City of Sioux City  April 2015 - Present
AMERICAN SYSTEMS  January 2013 - April 2015
BioDiagnostics Inc  August 2011 - January 2013
Hamline Univeristy   October 2009 - May 2011
Hamline University  October 2009 - May 2011
Saint Paul Police Department Crime Lab   October 2010 - January 2011
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   2009 - 2009

Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Analytical Chemistry, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Evidence, Analysis, Chain of Custody, Fingerprinting, Leadership, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Laboratory, Customer Service

Education
Hamline University   2007 — 2011
BA, Biology, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science

Tsutomu Shimotori Tsutomu Shimotori Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Tsutomu Shimotori's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Research Scientist for Environmental Analysis, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 2015 - Present
Minnesota Department of Health  February 2011 - January 2015
MFC Technologies, LLC   September 2007 - January 2011
University of Minnesota  January 2006 - August 2007
Xcel Energy  June 2005 - August 2005

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2000 — 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environmental Engineering

Paula Rose Paula Rose Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Paula Rose's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2012 - Present
Job .
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2012 - Present
Private Appellate Attorney   April 2009 - September 2010
Dunlap & Ritts, P.A.   January 2007 - August 2008
Ramsey County Public Defender's Office  January 2007 - March 2007

Skills
Trials, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Appeals, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Interviews, Pleadings, Legal Documents, Document Review

Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor's Degree, Social Science

Inver Hills Community College
Associate's Degree, Paralegal Studies

Century College
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Cassandra Kuball Cassandra Kuball Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Cassandra Kuball's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 2005 - 2006
Job Director, Trade & Industry Affairs at Corn Refiners Association
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Corn Refiners Association  May 2015 - Present
Corn Refiners Association  September 2013 - Present
Corn Refiners Association  October 2010 - August 2013
USDA  June 2010 - August 2010
C.Kuball Consulting   December 2008 - June 2010
All American Dairy Products Inc   October 2007 - November 2008
U.S. Dairy Export Council   March 2006 - October 2007
Midwest Dairy Association  June 2003 - March 2006
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   2005 - 2006

Skills
Agriculture, Marketing, Food, Dairy, Marketing Communications, Agribusiness, Policy, International Relations, Public Relations, Media Relations

Education
George Mason University   2010 — 2012
M.A., International Commerce & Policy

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2003 — 2005
B.S., Agricultural Industries & Marketing

Iowa State University   2001 — 2003
B.S., Dairy & Communications

Bill Oemichen Bill Oemichen Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Bill Oemichen's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience August 1989 - August 1996
Job President & CEO at Cooperative Network
Industry Government Relations
Experience
United FCS  September 2009 - Present
Monroe Clinic  September 2006 - Present
Wisconsin College Program Savings Board   December 2002 - Present
Cooperative Network   September 2001 - Present
University of Wisconsin  2008 - 2009
Wisconsin Consumer Protection   August 1996 - September 2001
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   August 1989 - August 1996

Education
University of Wisconsin Law School   1983 — 1986
Juris Doctorate, Law

Carleton College   1978 — 1982
B.A., Economics/Science, Technology and Public Policy

Cindy Sparrow Cindy Sparrow Saint Peter, Minnesota Details
Cindy Sparrow's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2005 - August 2008
Job at
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Normandale Community College  August 2010 - Present
MNDOT  May 2013 - August 2013
Minnesota New Country School  2012 - 2013
American Engineering Testing  August 2012 - November 2012
Minnesota State University, Mankato  January 2009 - May 2011
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2005 - August 2008

Skills
Instructional Design, E-Learning, Educational Technology, Program Evaluation, Teaching, University Teaching, Teaching Adults, College Teaching, Laboratory Skills, Field Work, Agricultural Assessments, Analytical Skills, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Program Development, Educational Leadership, Environmental Awareness, Experiential Education, Courses, Biology, Student Engagement, History, Spatial Analysis, Critical Thinking, GIS, Leadership Development, Student Leadership, Instructor-led Training, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Resume Writing, Faculty Development, Classroom, Leadership, Geography, ArcGIS, Intercultural..., Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Environmental Education, Workshop Facilitation, Policy Analysis, Teacher Training, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, International Education, Team Building, Technical Writing, Fundraising

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   2013 — 2016
Master of Arts (MA), Sociology

Minnesota State University, Mankato   2005 — 2008
Master of Science (M.S.), Geography, 3.6

Minnesota State University, Mankato   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science, 3.3

Normandale Community College   2000 — 2002
Associate's degree

Harold Stanislawski Harold Stanislawski Fargo, North Dakota Area Details
Harold Stanislawski's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 1995 - 2005
Job Project Development Director at Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute  September 2014 - Present
Fergus Falls Economic Improvement Commission   July 2005 - September 2014
Minnesota department of Agriculture   1995 - 2005
University of Minnesota  January 1984 - July 1995

Skills
Economic Development, Business Planning, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Community Development, Public Relations, Program Development, Policy Analysis, Policy, Government, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Budgets, Nonprofits, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Fundraising, Legislative Relations, Volunteer Management, Media Relations, Grants, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Local Government, Workshop Facilitation, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Public Administration, Workforce Development, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Non-profit..., Sustainability, Land Use, Leadership, Rural Development, Proposal Writing, Agriculture, Land Use Planning, Zoning, Philanthropy

Education
University of Minnesota-Crookston   1979 — 1981
Associate of Science (A.S.), Agricultural Business and Management

North Dakota State University
M.S., Agricultural Education/Economics

Melissa Nellis Melissa Nellis Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Melissa Nellis's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience December 1986 - January 1989
Job Artist: Abstracting Nature in Stitches
Industry Design
Experience
Melissa Nellis Studio   2009 - Present
Biological Safety Professional Services   February 2009 - 2011
University of MInnesota Dept of Env Health and Safety   1988 - 2009
MInnesota Department of Agriculture   December 1986 - January 1989
Miller/ United Hospital, St. Paul   1971 - 1976

Skills
Laboratory Safety, Biosafety, Microbiology, Research, Art, recombinant DNA..., Chemistry, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1986 — 1991
MPH, Environmental Microbiology

Macalester College   1966 — 1970
BA, Biology

Christine Yaeger Christine Yaeger Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Christine Yaeger's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience March 2012 - August 2015
Job Wastewater Training Specialist at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency  August 2015 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   March 2012 - August 2015
University of Minnesota  January 2010 - December 2011
Shelter for Life   February 2011 - October 2011
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program   August 2008 - January 2010
U.S. Geological Survey   2004 - 2008

Skills
Research, Qualitative Research, Natural Resources, Water, Data Analysis, ArcGIS, Environmental Science, Science, Natural Resource..., Water Resources, Water Quality, Hydrology, Community Outreach, Community Development, Collaborative Leadership

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Natural Resources Science and Management

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Environment and Natural Resources

Mount Holyoke College   2002 — 2003
Environmental Studies

Sarah Schabert Sarah Schabert Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sarah Schabert's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 2009 - Present
Job Ag Consultant Food Inspection, MN Department of Agriculture
Industry Food Production
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   2009 - Present
MN Valley Testing Labs   October 2008 - February 2009
Del Monte Foods  May 1998 - October 2008

Skills
Food, Food Industry, Food Science, Food Technology, FMCG, ISO 22000, Meat, Food Service, Operations Management, Supply Chain

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   1992 — 1996
BS - Microbiology; Minor - Chemistry

Jen Parnes Jen Parnes Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jen Parnes's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Agricultural Specialist at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 2013 - Present
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  May 2012 - September 2013
Ruby Tuesday  February 2008 - May 2013
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  June 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Inventory Management, Research, PowerPoint, Food Service, Telephone Skills, Event Planning

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2002 — 2009

Peter Scheffert Peter Scheffert Northfield, Minnesota Details
Peter Scheffert's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 2008 - 2011
Job Vice President at Farmers State Bank of Hartland
Industry Banking
Experience
Farmers State Bank of Hartland   May 2014 - Present
Farmers State Bank of Hartland   March 2011 - April 2014
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   2008 - 2011
Riverland Community College  1997 - 2008
Minnesota Extension Service   1986 - 1997
4-H Youth Development Program   1983 - 1985

Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership Development

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1987 — 1989
MS, Ag Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1978 — 1983
BS, Ag Education & Ag Economics

Glen Champion Glen Champion Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Glen Champion's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience December 2009 - September 2011
Job Hydrogeologist
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  September 2011 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   December 2009 - September 2011
Self Employed  February 2009 - November 2009
Natural Resource Group  October 2006 - January 2009
Bonestroo  January 2003 - September 2006
TecuLAN, Inc. (National Weather Service)   February 2000 - August 2002
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  April 1999 - December 1999

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   1996 — 1998
MS, Geology (Hydrogeology)

Florida State University   1992 — 1996
BS, Geology

Valerie Gamble Valerie Gamble Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Valerie Gamble's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience April 2009 - February 2013
Job Food Inspection Supervisor at Minnesota Department of Agriculture Dairy and Food Inspection Division
Industry Public Safety
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Dairy and Food Inspection Division   August 2013 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Dairy and Food Inspection Division   February 2013 - August 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   April 2009 - February 2013
Miller Creek Garden Center   May 2008 - April 2009
UC Davis  September 2002 - May 2005

Skills
Policy, Public Speaking, Government, Research, Environmental Awareness, Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Geology, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Water Resources, Technical Writing, Project Management, Ecology, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Environmental Science, Strategic Planning, Training, Teaching, Program Development, Leadership, Program Management, Nonprofits, Analysis, Statistics, Water Quality, Field Work, Environmental Impact..., Science, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, ArcGIS, Project Planning, Data Analysis

Education
University of Minnesota Duluth   2005 — 2008
MS, Geological Sciences

Cornell College   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Geology

Neil Pederson Neil Pederson Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Neil Pederson's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience August 2013 - March 2014
Job Legal Extern at Minnesota Department of Human Services
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Raza Journal   July 2014 - June 2015
Minnesota Department of Human Services  January 2015 - May 2015
William Mitchell College of Law  August 2012 - May 2015
Jambor Heyman   August 2014 - January 2015
The Network for Public Health Law   June 2013 - December 2014
Food and Nutrition Law and Policy   June 2014 - August 2014
William Mitchell Law Review  June 2013 - August 2014
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   August 2013 - March 2014
William Mitchell College of Law  March 2013 - January 2014
Tobacco Control Legal Consortium   January 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Nonprofits, Editing, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Office

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Chicago   2008 — 2010
PhD Work, Political Science

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2001 — 2007
B.A., History and Political Science

Joshua Stamper Joshua Stamper Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Joshua Stamper's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Research Scientist at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Farming
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   February 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds  January 2010 - February 2011
Kansas State University  January 2007 - December 2010
North Carolina Cooperative Extention Agent   January 2006 - June 2007
NC Cooperative Extension  2006 - 2007

Skills
Agriculture, Corn, Crop, Rural Development, Data Analysis, Research, Leadership, Seed Production, Natural Resources, Management, Greenhouse, Conservation Issues, Biochemistry

Education
Berea College   2000 — 2004
BS, Agriculture and Natural Resources

Kansas State University
M.S, Agronomy: Soil Fertility

Deepa de Alwis Deepa de Alwis Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Deepa de Alwis's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 1998 - 2008
Job Environmental Data Quality Coordinator at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency  August 2013 - Present
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency  October 2008 - August 2013
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   1998 - 2008

Skills
Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Project Management, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Policy

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1994 — 1997
M.S., Soil Science - Soil Chemistry

Indiana University Bloomington   1993 — 1994
none, Environmental Science and Public Policy

St. Catherine University   1990 — 1993
B.S., Chemistry

Rich Hauer Rich Hauer Stevens Point, Wisconsin Details
Rich Hauer's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 1998 - August 2003
Job Professor at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point  July 2014 - Present
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point  July 2009 - July 2014
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point  July 2003 - July 2009
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 1998 - August 2003
University of Minnesota  August 1996 - July 1998

Skills
Forestry, Sustainability, Ecology, Public Speaking, GIS, Environmental Awareness, Natural Resource..., Grant Writing, Forest Management, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Research, Horticulture, Program Development, ArcGIS, Teaching, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1996 — 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Natural Resources Management and Policy

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point   1988 — 2002
BS, Urban Forestry

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1992 — 1995
Master of Science (M.S.), Forestry

Jaylani Hussein Jaylani Hussein Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jaylani Hussein's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2013 - June 2014
Job Executive Director at CAIRMN
Industry Law Practice
Experience
CAIR-MN  January 2015 - Present
Metropolitan State University  July 2014 - January 2015
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2013 - June 2014

Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Analysis, Community Development, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Event Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Leadership Development, International..., Leadership

Education
North Dakota State University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Political Science

St. Cloud State University
Bachelor's degree, City/Urban Planning, Community and Regional Planning

Jim Ostlie Jim Ostlie Benson, Minnesota Details
Jim Ostlie's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience October 2007 - Present
Job Livestock Development and Planning Specialist at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Farming
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   October 2007 - Present
Kandiyohi County Environmental Services   October 2004 - October 2007
Gold'n Plump Poultry  March 2003 - October 2004

Education
South Dakota State University   1996 — 2000
BS, Agriculture/Animal Science

Lucia Hunt Lucia Hunt Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Lucia Hunt's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience April 2014 - Present
Job SupervisorEmergency Response at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   April 2014 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   March 2007 - Present
Ohio Department of Agriculture  March 2003 - March 2007

Skills
Government, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Policy, Program Evaluation, Environmental Policy, Grants, Grant Writing

Education
Hamline University   2008 — 2014
MPA, Public Administration

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1994 — 1997
BS, Entomology, Conservation Biology

Lisa Henschel Lisa Henschel Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Lisa Henschel's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Information Technology and Services Professional
Industry
Experience
Iowa Legislative Services Agency  October 2010 - Present
USA Staffing/Hadar Manufacturing   2010 - 2010
Marvin Windows and Doors  2006 - 2008
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   2004 - 2005
Irresistible Ink   2003 - 2003

Skills
Java, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Windows, HTML, Visual Basic

Education
DeVry University-Ohio   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Information Systems

Chris Engen Chris Engen Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Chris Engen's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience April 1980 - October 2007
Job Independent Civic & Social Organization Professional
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Interfaith Coalition on Immigration - MN   November 2009 - Present
La Conexion de las Americas   January 2008 - May 2011
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   April 1980 - October 2007

Skills
Non-profits, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Research, Community Outreach

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1963 — 1973
BS,MA, Geology, TESOL

Robert Bade Robert Bade Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Robert Bade's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience March 2008 - December 2008
Job Environmental Services Professional
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Three Rivers Park District  April 2010 - October 2010
Gander Mountain  September 2004 - March 2010
Three Rivers Park District  April 2009 - October 2009
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   March 2008 - December 2008

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   2005 — 2008
MS, Biology

Minnesota State University, Mankato   2001 — 2005
BS, Biology with an emphasis in Ecology and a minor in Geography

Inver Hills Community College   1999 — 2001
n/a, General Studies

Simley High School   1995 — 1999
High School Diploma, General Studies

Kimberly Middendorf Kimberly Middendorf Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kimberly Middendorf's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Department Counsel, Data Practices Compliance Official at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2015 - Present
Minnesota Attorney General's Office  February 2006 - June 2015
State of Minnesota  January 2004 - February 2006

Skills
Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Environmental Law, Government, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Licensing, Litigation, Policy, Water, Water Law, Westlaw

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor

Sara Sturgis Sara Sturgis Rochester, Minnesota Area Details
Sara Sturgis's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 1999 - August 1999
Job Education Director/Environmental Educator at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Project Get Outdoors   2010 - Present
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center  2005 - Present
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center  August 2000 - 2005
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center  August 1999 - August 2000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 1999 - August 1999
West Central Research and Outreach Station   April 1997 - June 1999

Skills
Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Environmental Education, Grant Writing, Teaching, Sustainability, Non-profits, Experiential Education, Program Evaluation, Science Education, Canoeing, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Volunteer Management

Education
University of Minnesota-Morris   1995 — 1999
Bachelor's, Biology, History, Chemistry

Sadie Paschke Sadie Paschke Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Sadie Paschke's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 2013 - 2014
Job Farmer to Farmer Program Specialist at Land O'Lakes International Development
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Land O'Lakes, Inc.   May 2014 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   2013 - 2014
Global Citizen's Network  August 2012 - January 2013
The Cason Family Foundation   January 2012 - May 2012
The Enhancement of Integrated Waste Management & Recycling   June 2011 - September 2011
New York University - Undergraduate Department of History   August 2006 - August 2010
International Rescue Committee  January 2007 - July 2010
Kaplan- Aspect Language School   January 2006 - August 2007

Skills
International..., Stata, Microsoft Office Suite, project planning,..., financial and..., Ability to write..., Capability to work both..., Qualitative and..., Developing and..., monitoring & evaluation, strategic planning, stakeholder analysis, Dreamweaver, cultural understanding..., compiling large amounts..., Policy Analysis, Microsoft Office, Program Evaluation, Program Coordination, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Research, Grants, Community Outreach, Qualitative Research, Analysis

Education
University of Minnesota - Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs   2010 — 2012
Master's of Development Practice, Public Affairs

University of California, Berkeley   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics and Anthropology

Andrew Bartus Andrew Bartus United States Details
Andrew Bartus's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 2012 - January 2013
Job Account Management Supervisor at Wells Fargo
Industry
Experience
Wells Fargo  August 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo Global Fund Services  January 2013 - August 2014
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 2012 - January 2013
Wells Fargo  January 2010 - June 2012
Wells Fargo Advisors  February 2006 - January 2010

Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Finance, General

Yoko S. Johnson Yoko S. Johnson Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Yoko S. Johnson's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience December 2011 - Present
Job Laboratory Services
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   December 2011 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   August 2009 - December 2011
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 1999 - August 2009

Skills
Pesticide, GC-MS, LC-MS, Chromatography, Environmental Awareness, Science, Research, HPLC, Mass Spectrometry, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Organic Chemistry

Education
Bemidji State University   1994 — 1996
Master's Degree, Environmental Studies

Bemidji State University

Violet Stephens Violet Stephens Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Violet Stephens's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience June 1979 - October 1982
Job Forensic Scientist at State of Minnesota
Industry Government Administration
Experience
State of Minnesota  October 1982 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   June 1979 - October 1982

Education
Metropolitan State University   2005 — 2008
Masters in Public and Non-Profit Administration

City University of New York-John Jay College of Criminal Justice   1974 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Forensic Science

Twyla Hill Twyla Hill Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Twyla Hill's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 2008 - 2010
Job Conservation Professional
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Dakota County 4H & WHEP   May 2009 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   2008 - 2010
Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts   February 2005 - June 2008
Badlands National Park  May 2004 - October 2004
Fireside Hearth & Home  March 2003 - April 2004
UPS: On Call Air   June 1996 - July 2003
ups  1996 - 2003
ramsey county  1997 - 1997

Skills
Database Management, GIS, Water Quality, Environmental Monitoring, Project Coordinating, Pesticide Applicator, Federal & State Grant..., Grant Writing, Customer Service, Commercial Driver, Graphic Design, Surveying, Survey Design, AutoCAD, GPS, Photoshop, Photography, Public Speaking, Collaborative Working, Conservation, Water Conservation, Environmental..., TMDL, Household Hazardous..., Microsoft Office, Analysis, Data Analysis, Excel, Government, Non-profits, Social Networking, Outlook, QA/QC, Web Design, Microsoft Excel

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1992 — 2002
Bachelor's of Science

Minneapolis Community and Technical College   1996 — 1997

Kristin Viger Kristin Viger Minnetonka, Minnesota Details
Kristin Viger's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience 2006 - July 2012
Job Realtor at Lakes Area Realty South
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Lakes Area Realty  2011 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   2006 - July 2012

Skills
Strategic Planning, Sales, Sellers, Investment Properties, Account Management, Customer Service, Buyers, Leadership, Marketing, Negotiation, Environmental Health

Education
Augustana College (SD)
Bachelor's degree, Biology

University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Master's Degree, Environmental Health

Dane Ferguson Dane Ferguson Hudson, Wisconsin Details
Dane Ferguson's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience November 2011 - April 2012
Job Sales Representative at Applied Sales, Inc
Industry Facilities Services
Experience
Applied Sales, Inc   April 2012 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   November 2011 - April 2012
University of Wiscoonsin-Madison  April 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Commercial...

Education
Dunwoody College of Technology   2013 — 2013
HVACR/Refrigeration Maintenance Technology

University of WI-Eau Claire   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.); Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Ecology & Environmental Biolgoy/Cultural Studies, 3.4

River Falls High School   2000 — 2004

Rebekah Ritson Rebekah Ritson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Rebekah Ritson's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience January 2012 - February 2015
Job Certification Officer
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Oregon Tilth  February 2015 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   January 2012 - February 2015
Iowa State University  December 2009 - December 2011
Iowa State University  June 2008 - September 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sustainable Agriculture, Teaching, Entomology, Research, Conference Coordination, SharePoint, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Project Management, Ecology, Technical Writing, Community Outreach, Science, Agriculture

Education
Iowa State University   2008 — 2013
M.S., Sustainable Agriculture

Iowa State University   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences

Chad Knudson Chad Knudson Grand Forks, North Dakota Details
Chad Knudson's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2005 - September 2005
Job Grand Forks Environmental and Public Health
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
City of Grand Forks  June 2013 - Present
Dodge County Environmental Services   January 2010 - November 2012
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa  January 2008 - December 2009
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa  March 2006 - December 2007
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa  October 2005 - February 2006
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Zoning, Environmental Planning, Sustainability, Environmental Education, Environmental Issues, Environmental Awareness, Water Quality, Ecology, Field Work, ArcGIS, GIS, Environmental Policy, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Sustainable Agriculture, Nutrient Management

Education
Colorado State University   2012 — 2015
Master of Agriculture, Integrated Resource Managment

Saint Cloud State University   2002 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Studies, 3.79

Thomas Bolas Thomas Bolas Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Thomas Bolas's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience November 2013 - Present
Job State Program Administrator Specialist at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Research
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   November 2013 - Present

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2010 — 2013
BS, Environmental Science

Normandale Community College   2008 — 2009

Thomas Bolas Thomas Bolas Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Thomas Bolas's Minnesota Department of Agriculture Experience May 2011 - Present
Job State Program Administrator at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Department of Agriculture   May 2011 - Present

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2010 — 2013
BS Environmental Science Policy Management, Soils

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