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National Pork Board Employees
National Pork Board December 2013 - Present
Purina Animal Nutrition, Land O' Lakes Inc. May 2008 - Present
Shallow Creek Farms Inc. June 2001 - Present
Lyon Cty Pork Producers March 2006 - March 2012
Hog Slat, Incorporated Georgia Poultry Equipment Company June 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Sales, Agriculture, Key Account Development, Marketing, Farms, Marketing Strategy, Agribusiness, Swine, Food Industry, Retail, Pricing, New Business Development
Education
Dordt College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agriculture, General
Smithfield Foods June 2015 - Present
Dingels Show Lambs August 2004 - Present
Minnesota 4-H August 2014 - August 2014
National Pork Board May 2014 - August 2014
MN FFA Alumni December 2012 - December 2013
Minnesota 4-H August 2013 - August 2013
Jackson County Extension May 2013 - August 2013
MN Pork Board August 2012 - August 2012
Cygnus Farm Shows August 2012 - August 2012
Redwood Area Chamber and Tourism July 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Agriculture, Social Media, Public Speaking, Agribusiness, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Research, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Science
Redwood Valley High School 2007 — 2011
Iowa Pork Producers Association August 2014 - Present
National Pork Board May 2014 - August 2014
HEB March 2009 - July 2014
McDonald Marketing Communications February 2014 - May 2014
Skills
Merchandising, Cashiering, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Website Development, Strategic Communications, Photoshop, Problem Solving, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media
Education
Tarleton State University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Consumer Sciences
Allstate August 2014 - Present
American Farm Bureau Federation June 2015 - August 2015
National Pork Board May 2014 - August 2014
Law Office of Melissa DeLacerda August 2013 - May 2014
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry May 2013 - August 2013
Oklahoma FFA Association May 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Agriculture, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Research, Animal Science, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Event Planning, AP Style, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Legal Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, News Writing, Press Releases, Public Relations, Photography, Agricultural..., Legal Assistance, Outlook, Administrative..., Data Entry, Filing, Microsoft Excel, Family Law, Marketing, Agricultural Marketing, Agritourism, Agriculture Education, Government, Leadership, Customer Service, Editing
Education
Oklahoma State University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Science and Agricultural Communications
American Blue Ribbon Holdings December 2014 - Present
Old Chicago Restaurants September 2013 - December 2014
Logan's Roadhouse May 2010 - September 2013
Logan's Roadhouse July 2007 - May 2010
Eurest Services August 2006 - July 2007
Darden September 2003 - August 2006
National Pork Board May 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Training, Restaurant Management, Multi-Unit, Menu Development, Catering, New Restaurant Openings, P&L, Needs Assessment, Gap Analysis, Adult Learning..., Curriculum Development, Train the Trainer..., Distance Learning, Onboarding, New Hire Programs, Coaching, Staff Retention, Market Research, New Business Development, Financial Reporting, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Hospitality, Employee Training, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Hiring, Food
Education
University of Sioux Falls 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
University of Sioux Falls
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Praedium Ventures, LLC January 2013 - Present
Dierks Farm, LLC 2007 - Present
Validus Ventures, LLC September 2012 - December 2012
88.5 KURE Ames Alternative January 2011 - September 2012
National Pork Board May 2012 - August 2012
USDA AMS Poultry Market News May 2011 - August 2011
add.interactive May 2010 - July 2010
Hof Sommersdorf February 2010 - May 2010
WOI Radio August 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture, Employee Training, Public Speaking, Radio Broadcasting, Translation, Social Media, News Writing, Standards Development, Food Safety, Agronomy, HACCP, Iso 9000, Sewing, First Aid, Training
Education
Iowa State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agriculture, General, International Agriculture
Iowa State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), German Language and Literature
Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals 2009 — 2010
German and Agriculture
National Pork Board June 2015 - Present
BarnVista February 2015 - Present
Kerber Companies April 2012 - Present
Sleezer Fertility Center January 1998 - Present
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Social Media, Business Planning, Product Development, Marketing, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Event Planning
Education
Drake University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
University of Tulsa 1990 — 1991
National Pork Board August 2005 - Present
Code Girl, LLC 2005 - Present
Sogeti December 2002 - July 2005
AURA Consulting June 2000 - December 2002
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, C#, ASP.NET, VB.NET, ASP, SSL, People Skills, Business Analysis, Software Project..., IIS, Project Management, Web Development, .NET, HTML, Social Media, SQL, Management, Web Analytics, Requirements Gathering, SSRS, Website Development, Business Intelligence, SEO, Enterprise Architecture, Information Architecture, Web Design, Database Design, Web Applications, JavaScript, T-SQL, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Team Building
Education
Austin Peay State University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor, Computer Science
Oklahoma Pork Council August 2011 - Present
National Pork Board May 2011 - August 2011
Oklahoma State University-Cowboy Journal January 2011 - May 2011
Oklahoma Horizon September 2010 - May 2011
Stillwater Group Homes May 2006 - May 2011
Oklahoma State University 2010 - 2011
Oklahoma FFA Foundation May 2010 - October 2010
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, AP Style, Organization, podcasting, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office, Feature Writing, Social Media, Feature Articles, Ap Style, Podcasting, Photography, Newsletters, Journalism, Editing, Press Releases, Graphic Design, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Writing, Facebook, Magazines
Education
Oklahoma State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Communications
Eastern Oklahoma State College 2003 — 2005
Associates of Science, Agricultural Economics
University of Missouri August 2013 - Present
Select Sires Inc. 2013 - 2014
Missouri Pork Association August 2012 - December 2012
National Pork Board 2012 - 2012
Skills
Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Farms, Animal Work, Animal Welfare, Agribusiness, Animal Behavior, Horses, Livestock, Swine, Beef Cattle, Dairy Science, Communication, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Animal Nutrition, Equestrian
Education
University of Missouri - Columbia 2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Reproductive Biology
University of Missouri-Columbia 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Sciences
National Pork Board December 2014 - Present
State Farm Glenn Waterhouse April 2014 - December 2014
DuPont Pioneer August 2012 - December 2013
National Pork Board November 2001 - July 2003
Principal Financial Group June 1998 - November 2001
Skills
Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Competency Based..., Screening, Management, Employee Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Hiring, Employee Relations, Interviews
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Organizational Communication, General
Iowa State University August 2015 - Present
National Pork Board January 2015 - May 2015
US Army Corps of Engineers April 2014 - August 2014
University of Nebraska–Lincoln August 2012 - May 2014
USDA-ARS May 2013 - July 2013
Main Street Floral August 2008 - December 2011
Skills
Environmental..., Microsoft Excel, Plant Identification, Time Domain..., Soil Management, Hypack, River Trend Analysis, Trimble GPS, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office
Education
Iowa State University 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Biological Systems Engineering
Superior High School 2007 — 2011
FarmHer May 2015 - Present
Iowa State University August 2013 - Present
National Pork Board September 2014 - April 2015
ScoutPro Inc January 2014 - August 2014
Serenity Salon and Spa September 2011 - August 2013
Marek Land and Livestock 2007 - 2013
Edge 2 March 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Agvocating, Leadership, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Agriculture, Farms, Photoshop, Facebook, Research, Microsoft Office
Education
Iowa State University 2013 — 2017
BS, Agriculture Business (in process)
Washington High School, Washington, IA 2009 — 2012
Wixted & Company September 2014 - Present
Westergaard Advertising 2011 - Present
Iowa Grocery Industry Association January 2013 - September 2014
National Pork Board February 2012 - January 2013
Iowa Grocery Industry Association November 2010 - February 2012
Vermeer Corporation 2008 - 2010
Skills
Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Agriculture, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Marketing
Education
Central College 2005 — 2008
Bachelor's, English, Spanish
B. Potamus, LLC January 2011 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2014 - January 2015
ITAGroup June 2012 - December 2013
Innova Ideas & Services May 2011 - June 2012
GeoLearning March 2010 - January 2011
University of South Dakota 2008 - 2010
National Pork Board May 2007 - August 2007
Iowa State Daily January 2006 - May 2007
Cherokee Chronicle Times 2003 - 2006
Boone Banner 2002 - 2003
Skills
Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Copywriting, Editing, Blogging, Advertising, Social Media, Leadership, Newsletters, Proofreading, Email Marketing, SEO, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Magazines, Direct Marketing, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Web Content, Direct Mail, Content Strategy, Management, Writing, Marketing Strategy, Copy Editing, Publications, Social Media Marketing, Journalism, Newspapers, Editorial, Feature Articles
Education
Iowa State University 2006 — 2007
B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication
Des Moines Area Community College 2002 — 2003
Iowa State University - College of Business 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
River Valley
National Pork Board October 2013 - Present
Ankeny Community School Foundation January 2004 - Present
Uppercase Living March 2007 - July 2014
SLG Translating August 2004 - Present
The Longaberger Company 2002 - Present
Ankeny Community School District August 2009 - September 2013
Ankeny Community Schools September 2005 - May 2010
Ankeny Community Schools October 2006 - August 2009
Principal Financial Group March 1998 - September 1999
Principal Residential Mortgage July 1996 - March 1998
Skills
Customer Service, Fundraising, Budgets, Teaching, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Spanish, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Supervision, Executive Level..., Mortgage Servicing, Spanish-speaking, Call Centers, Call Center, Presentation Development, Minute Taking, Problem Solving, Time Management, Organization, Management, Leadership
Education
South Dakota State University 1985 — 1989
BA, Spanish
National Pork Board September 2013 - Present
DuPont Pioneer September 2012 - September 2013
Iowa Corn Growers Association and Iowa Corn Promotion Board November 2009 - August 2012
U.S. Pork Center of Excellence July 2006 - November 2009
Union Pacific Railroad June 2005 - June 2006
John Deere May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Marketing, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Public Relations, Press Releases, Market Research, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Newsletters, Social Media, Public Speaking, Logistics, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategy, Crisis Communications, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Internal Communications, Leadership Development, Blogging, Fundraising, Agriculture
Education
Iowa State University 2006 — 2008
Master's degree, Agriculture Education
Iowa State University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Agriculture Communications and Animal Science
Dakota County Technical College & Inver Hills Community College June 2011 - Present
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System April 2014 - July 2015
Dakota County Technical College September 2005 - June 2011
Dakota County Technical College February 2005 - November 2005
Drake University September 2003 - May 2004
National Pork Board September 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Marketing Communications, Editing, Event Management, Online Marketing, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Legislative Advocacy, Speech Writing, Copywriting, Website Development, Brand Development, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Web Project Management, Organizational..., Graphic Design, Photography, Team Leadership, Higher Education..., Non-profit Marketing, Higher Education, Marketing, Online Advertising, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Event Planning, Internal Communications, Publications, Marketing Strategy, Management, Newsletters, Blogging, Facebook, Leadership, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2007 — 2011
Master of, Business Communication
Drake University 2000 — 2004
Journalism & Mass Communications, Advertising, Marketing, and Art
Iowa Lakes Community College 1998 — 2000
Algona High School 1996 — 2000
Diploma
National Pork Board June 2011 - Present
Colorado State University July 2006 - June 2011
University of Missouri July 2004 - July 2007
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Public Speaking, Sustainable Agriculture, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Marketing, Fundraising, Event Management, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Nonprofits
Education
Colorado State University 2001 — 2002
Master's degree, Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Western State College 1997 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
National Pork Board March 2011 - Present
National Pork Board March 2011 - September 2013
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship March 2008 - 2012
Premium Standard Farms April 1998 - January 2008
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Media Relations, Team Building, Budgets, Newsletters, Strategic Planning
Education
North Central Missouri College
Schafer Condon Carter 1998 - Present
Fuqua & Friedow April 1996 - April 1998
Fuqua & Eyre January 1993 - March 1996
Anderson, Rothstein & Fuqua March 1992 - December 1992
Anderson/Rothstein December 1989 - February 1992
Noble April 1987 - November 1989
National Pork Board April 1985 - March 1987
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 1990 — 1992
MBA, General Business
Iowa State University 1980 — 1985
B.A., Journalism
USDA-ARS May 2014 - Present
USDA-ARS October 2009 - May 2014
National Pork Board 2004 - 2009
65 Roses Ranch 2004 - 2008
Salmon Creek Farms Natural Pork 1996 - 2004
University of Idaho 1990 - 1995
Skills
PowerPoint, Agriculture, Food, Research, Biotechnology, Science, Strategic Planning, Lifesciences, Agribusiness, Public Speaking, Food Industry, Public Relations, Management, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Beef, Swine, Dairy, Sheep, Sustainable Agriculture, Public Lands, Animal Production..., Ecosystem Services, Genetics, Animal Husbandry, Animal Science, Agricultural Research, Organic Farming, Product Development, Meat, Poultry, Animal Nutrition, Animal Welfare, Life Sciences
Education
Iowa State University 1985 — 2000
Ph.D., Animal Breeding/Economics
Cornell University 1983 — 1985
M.S., Animal Breeding
Dent Estimators LLC January 2002 - Present
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. September 2010 - Present
Berkley Technology Services, W. R. Berkley Corporation March 2006 - November 2008
J. C. Robinson Seed Company April 1998 - November 2006
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage February 2005 - March 2006
The Mid-America Group November 1999 - February 2005
National Pork Board January 2003 - November 2003
Skills
Visual Studio, Visual C#, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, HTML 5, CSS3, .NET, jQuery, XSD, XML, JavaScript, VB.NET, SOA, Scrum, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, VBScript, Business Strategy, Start-ups, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, SDLC, Team Building, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, HTML, Management, Visual Basic
Education
Drake University 1987 — 1991
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Drake University 1981 — 1983
Bachelor's Degree, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Bemidji State University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
National Pork Board July 2011 - Present
Quirk Books 2010 - Present
NPR September 2007 - Present
Various online and print publications September 2007 - Present
Food Blogga January 2007 - Present
Various online and print publications January 2007 - Present
National Pork Board 2011 - 2012
Education
Brown University
AM, English, Drama
Rhode Island College
BA, English, Theatre
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MAT, Teaching, English
National Pork Board June 2013 - Present
Drake University September 2013 - September 2013
Aviva USA (now known as Athene and Global Atlantic) June 2010 - June 2013
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage November 2003 - June 2010
Maytag Corporation January 2003 - November 2003
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. June 1997 - January 2003
Mercy Hospital Medical Center June 1992 - June 1997
WHO-TV September 1986 - January 1992
KWQC TV-6 News May 1986 - August 1986
KWWL August 1985 - December 1985
Skills
Reputation Management, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, External Relations, Customer and Producer..., Community Relations, Goodwill and Local..., Media and Public..., Special Event Management, Public Relations, International Relations, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Community Development, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Strategic Communications, Singing, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Publications, Management, Budgets, Program Management, Speech Writing, Broadcast, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Spokesperson, Copywriting, Newsletters, Government, Internal & External..., Messaging, Community Outreach, Editing, Event Planning, Publicity
Education
Drake University 1990 — 1993
Master of Arts (M.A.), Integrated Corporate Communications
Drake University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and MassCommunications / Broadcast News
National Pork Board Senior producerIowa Public TelevisionJanuary 2000 - January 2002
Ames Tribune 1996 - 2000
Broadcast Partners 1994 - 1996
Des Moines Register 1976 - 1994
Education
University of Iowa 1966 — 1973
B.A., Journalism
The Wendy's Company July 2014 - Present
Michigan State University July 2011 - June 2014
University of Wisconsin January 2010 - July 2011
South Dakota State University January 2008 - December 2009
John Morrell & Co. June 2007 - August 2007
Ohio Pork Producers Council 2006 - 2007
National Pork Board June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Science, Research, Teaching, Food, Meat, Food Safety Training, Meat Quality Evauation, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Processing, Product Development, Food Industry, Management, Training, Food Science
Education
South Dakota State University 2008 — 2010
M.S. Animal Science, Meat Science
The Ohio State University 2003 — 2007
B.S, Animal Sciences
Electric Pump May 2011 - Present
Select Entertainment of Iowa October 2009 - Present
Aviva May 2010 - May 2011
EmbarkIT, Inc. 2010 - 2010
ProDJ, Inc April 2006 - September 2009
BC Productions May 2001 - September 2009
Office Manager & Entertainer February 2001 - September 2009
National Pork Board June 2000 - April 2006
National Pork Board 2002 - 2006
National Pork Producers Council 2000 - 2002
Skills
Windows Server, Film, Servers, Event Management, Active Directory, Entertainment, Parties, Laptops, Networking, Microsoft Office, Video, Blogging, Customer Service
Education
New Horizons Computer TrainingWest
Vatterott College 1998 — 1999
Associates Degree, Computer Programming
Vatterott College 1996 — 1998
aa, Computer Programming
Des Moines Area Community College 1992 — 1995
Ankeny High School 1988 — 1992
High School Diploma
Michigan State University Research AssistantMSU Mastitis LabSeptember 2013 - Present
National Pork Board May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Research, Science, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Teaching, Statistics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Social Media, Community Outreach
Education
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 2011 — 2014
Master of Public Health (MPH), Public Health
Michigan State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences
Cargill January 2008 - Present
National Pork Board May 2007 - August 2007
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Management, Livestock, Animal Health, Contract Management, Inventory Management, Swine, Beef Cattle, Outstanding time..., Swine Production, Problem Analysis
Education
New Mexico State University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agriculture Business and Home Economics
Clarendon College 2002 — 2004
Associate's degree, Animal Sciences
NPPC 2006 - Present
National Pork Producers Council April 1998 - Present
National Pork Producers Council 1998 - Present
National Pork Board May 1998 - November 2006
Skills
Strategic Communications, Agriculture, Public Relations, Media Relations, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Newsletters, Policy, Animal Nutrition, Social Media Marketing, Veterinary Medicine, Fundraising, Farms, Food Industry, Budgets, Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Research, Market Research, Internal Communications, Agribusiness, Public Speaking, Facebook, Management, Leadership, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Politics, Brand Development, Crisis Communications, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Advertising, New Business Development, Business Planning, Government
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
MS, Agricultural Business
National Pork Board February 2013 - Present
Johnsonville Sausage May 2009 - February 2013
Unilever Foodsolutions January 1994 - May 2009
Des Moines Golf and Country Club December 1987 - December 1993
Des Moines Area Community College 1989 - 1990
Bennet Restaurant Group May 1985 - December 1987
Skills
•Customer Relationship..., Innovation Development, Concept to..., Operational Feasability..., Creative Culinary..., Training, Engaging Public Speaker, Food Demonstrations, Recipe Development and..., Food Truck Planning and..., Strategic Financial..., International Project..., Food Safety Instruction, Domestic/Foreign..., Trade Shows, New Restaurant Openings, Culinary Skills, Food, Food Safety, Innovation Center Design, Cuisine, Restaurants, Food Service, Food Industry, Menu Development, Fine Dining, Communication, Cooking, Chef, Marketing, Recipes, HACCP, Purchasing, Sanitation, Food Science, Gourmet, Food Quality, Seafood, Meat, Sauces, Recipe Testing, Menu Costing, Culinary Management, Flavors, Pastry, Bakery, Food Styling, Food & Beverage, P&L, Food Preparation
Education
Culinary Institute of America 1994 — 2010
Certified Menu Research and Development Professional, Culinary Arts-Continuing Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1983 — 1985
AAS, Culinary Arts
University of Northern Iowa 1980 — 1982
BA, Art Education
North Iowa Area Community College 1979 — 1980
AA, Liberal Arts
National Pork Board September 2009 - Present
National Pork Board January 2003 - September 2009
National Pork Board February 2000 - January 2003
National Pork Board November 1995 - February 2000
Sysco January 1992 - November 1995
Mercy Medical Center October 1990 - January 1992
Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Marketing, Advertising, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Facebook, Blogging, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Food Safety
Education
Iowa State University 1997 — 2000
Masters Science, Human Nutrition
College of Saint Benedict 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Dietetics/Dietitian
Midan Marketing August 2014 - Present
Midan Marketing October 2012 - August 2014
Midan Marketing February 2009 - September 2012
Validus Services September 2007 - January 2009
National Pork Board January 2000 - August 2007
National Pork Board September 1997 - December 1999
Skills
Strategic Thinking, Brand Development, Team Leadership, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Marketing, Public Relations, Product Development, New Business Development, Team Building, Pricing, Data Analysis, Retail, Key Account Management, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Management, Marketing Research, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Sales, Account Management, Email Marketing, Customer Insight, Strategy
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences
National Pork Board January 2006 - Present
tyson 2004 - 2006
Skills
Food Safety, Pork Quality, Food Processing, Food Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Meat Science, Food Industry
Education
Iowa State University 2000 — 2004
Ph D, Veterinary Microbiology
DuPont Pioneer February 2015 - Present
Kum & Go June 2013 - February 2015
National Pork Board August 2004 - May 2013
Skills
Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Internal Communications, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Cause Marketing, Written & Oral..., Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Public Speaking
Education
Buena Vista University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Leadership Communication
Trusted Property Services, Inc. November 2014 - August 2015
Exemplar Enterprises, Inc
Krebs Enterprises, Inc. December 2009 - February 2011
Jani-King of California, Inc February 2007 - December 2009
Limited Brands September 2004 - January 2007
University of Minnesota October 2002 - February 2006
National Pork Board August 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Research, Outlook, Human Resources, Event Planning, Strategy, Training, Leadership, Program Management, Team Building, Project Planning, Project Management, Management, Operations Management, Budgets
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2011
MBA, Human Resources, Economics, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Human Capital, Finance and Accounting
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
B.S., Leadership Development and Specialization Training and Human Resources from the College of Human Dev
National Pork Board July 2015 - Present
Asay Farms June 1976 - Present
Strategic Farm Marketing January 2005 - Present
National Pork Producers Council March 2008 - March 2014
Illinois Pork Producers Association February 2002 - February 2008
Skills
Agriculture, non profit organizations, Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture promoter, Animal Husbandry, Contract Farming, Crop Insurance, Sustainability, Agribusiness, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Agronomy, Nonprofits
Education
Black Hawk College 1974 — 1976
Associate's Degree, Agriculture, General
Websites to Impress 2003 - Present
John Deere May 2010 - September 2011
West Corporation August 2008 - January 2010
Wells Fargo July 2007 - December 2007
National Pork Board May 2003 - July 2007
Winning Solutions, Inc. 2002 - 2003
Skills
User Interface Design, User-centered Design, Usability Testing, User Experience, Information Architecture, User Interface, HTML 5, Web Design, Usability, Dreamweaver, Wireframes, SEO, Web Project Management, Web Development, Email Marketing, Interaction Design, Agile Methodologies, Graphics, CMS, SEM, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, XHTML, WordPress, Graphic Design
Education
Iowa State University 2004 — 2010
MS, Human & Computer Interaction
Iowa State University 1998 — 2002
BFA, Graphic Design
Workiva May 2015 - Present
Workiva October 2014 - May 2015
National Pork Board May 2014 - October 2014
Children's Cancer Connection February 2014 - September 2014
Iowa State University Dance Marathon February 2013 - March 2014
KOSAMA, INC. July 2013 - January 2014
Victoria's Secret December 2010 - August 2012
Principal Financial Group 2012 - 2012
Skills
Team Leadership, Teamwork, Organization Skills, Communication Skills, Childcare, Writing, Sales, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Time Management, Leadership, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Social Media
Education
Iowa State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Advertising, Senior
Valley High School, West Des Moines, Iowa 2007 — 2011
High School Diploma
National Pork Board July 2014 - Present
Ag United for South Dakota 2011 - Present
Rommereim Farms October 1984 - Present
SDPPC 2009 - 2010
Leafstedt Farm October 1984 - March 2000
Cargill August 1982 - November 1984
Skills
Public Speaking, Public Policy, Farm Equipment, Farmland, Contract Farming, Leadership, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Association Management, Small Business, Welding, GPS devices, Soil Management, Construction, large equpment operator, Land Conservation, Livestock, Grassroots Lobbying, Agriculture, Corn, Event Planning
Education
South Dakota State University 1977 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences and Business/Econ
National Pork Board May 2015 - Present
Skills
Communication, Microsoft Office, SEO, Web Content Management, Web Content Creation, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Broadcast Journalism, Technical Writing, iMovie, Apple OS, Microsoft Operating..., AP Style, Microsoft Word, Video Editing, Microsoft Excel, Broadcast, Newsletters, Press Releases
Education
Tarleton State University 2012 — 2015
Bachlor of Science, Agriculture and Consumer Sciences
McKinney High School 2009 — 2012
High School Diploma, Agriculture, General
U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) August 2015 - Present
South Dakota Department of Agriculture May 2014 - August 2015
National Agricultural Law Center September 2012 - May 2014
Hollis, Wright, Clay & Vail, P.C. May 2013 - March 2014
United States House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture January 2013 - May 2013
National Cattlemen's Beef Association May 2012 - August 2012
National Pork Board April 2010 - July 2011
National Pork Board June 2008 - April 2010
North Marion High School June 2007 - June 2008
Gray Middle School May 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, International..., Animal Welfare, Policy, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Sustainable Agriculture, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Research, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Policy Analysis, Editing, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Legislative Relations, Politics, Leadership Development, Newsletters, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Community Development, Higher Education, Government, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Leadership, Corporate Communications, Volunteer Management, Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Social Networking, Marketing, Legal Writing, Environmental Law, Public Affairs, Administrative Law, Event Management, Speech Writing, Copy Editing, Legal Research, Legal Issues
Education
The University of Alabama School of Law 2011 — 2014
University of Florida 2004 — 2006
BS, Agricultural Education
National Pork Board January 2015 - Present
La Cocina No Muerde January 2008 - Present
Novo Nordisk A/S October 2013 - Present
Meredith October 2009 - Present
Bumble Bee Foods March 2013 - Present
Fox Broadcasting July 2010 - Present
Terra November 2012 - December 2013
Got Milk August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Television, Cooking, Food, Writing, Culinary Skills, Social Media Marketing, Food Writing, Wine, Event Management, Social Media, Gourmet, Event Planning, Online Marketing, Marketing, Magazines, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Cuisine, Entertainment, New Media, Media Relations, Press Releases, Leadership, Publicity, Blogging, Journalism, Social Networking, Digital Media, Video Production, Integrated Marketing, Content Strategy, Editorial, Copywriting
Education
United States Sommelier Association 2009 — 2010
Certification, Sommelier, Level 1 & 2
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2010 — 2012
Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Certificate, Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Miami 2009 — 2010
Sommelier Certification, Sommelier, Sommelier Certification I-II
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Adm, Marketing
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2015 — 2015
Level 2 Sommelier Certification
North American Sommelier Association
Master of Italy, Sommelier Certification
The court of master sommelier
Level 1, Wine Steward/Sommelier, Level 1
National Pork Board September 2005 - Present
Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Building, Leadership, Research, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Budgets, Project Management, Management, Negotiation, Agribusiness, Change Management
Education
Drake University 1969 — 1971
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Management & Economics
The Meyocks Group April 2013 - Present
The Meyocks Group October 2010 - June 2013
Enterprise Rent-A-Car May 2010 - October 2010
National Pork Board May 2009 - August 2009
The Campus Special May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Advertising, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing Communications, Sales, Account Management, Project Coordination, Microsoft Office, Press Releases, Marketing, Management
Education
University of Northern Iowa 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing; Sales & Advertising
Simpson College 2006 — 2007
General Studies
National Pork Board June 2015 - Present
National Pork Board January 2013 - Present
Iowa FFA Foundation March 2010 - January 2013
University of Minnesota November 2007 - February 2010
University of Minnesota September 2006 - November 2007
Sigma Kappa Sorority July 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Higher Education, Fundraising, Program Development, Non-profits, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Student Affairs, Public Relations, Staff Development, Strategic Communications, Building Relationships, Promotions, Training, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Recruiting, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Project Management, Management, Event Management, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2009
MA, Educational Policy & Administration
Iowa State University 2001 — 2005
BS, Public Service & Administration in Agriculture
The Maschhoffs May 2009 - Present
Michigan State University August 2005 - May 2009
National Pork Board May 2008 - July 2008
Iowa Select Farms May 2007 - August 2007
High Lean Pork May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Employee Training, Youth Mentoring, Public Speaking, Youth Leadership, Agriculture, Animal Nutrition, Qualitative Research, Animal Work, Marketing Strategy, Technical Writing
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2009
B.S., Animal Science
U.S. Pork Center for Excellence August 2015 - Present
Purdue University August 2013 - Present
Purdue University January 2015 - Present
National Pork Board May 2015 - August 2015
Purdue University Animal Science Research and Education Center February 2014 - May 2015
Indiana Packers Corporation May 2014 - August 2014
Martin's Supermarket May 2013 - August 2013
M&M Show Cattle June 2009 - August 2013
Skills
Sales, Time Management, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Animal Work, Customer Service, Critical Thinking, Team Leadership, Organization, Quality Assurance, Teamwork, Leadership, Livestock Judging, Animal Management, Experienced Speaker, Problem Analysis
Education
Purdue University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Science, Sophomore
Fairfield High School, Goshen, IN
National Pork Board January 2010 - Present
WIC at MICA July 2009 - January 2010
Maytag August 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Dietetics, Research, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Newsletters, Press Releases, Event Planning, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications
Education
Iowa State University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Dietetics/Dietitian
University of Iowa 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
DeWitt Central HS
National Pork Board May 2008 - Present
Iowa Student Loan January 2006 - May 2008
CDS GLOBAL January 1997 - January 2006
Greater Des Moines Partnership January 1989 - January 1997
Skills
Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Leadership, Management, Direct Mail, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications
Education
Iowa State University 1980 — 1984
Journalism
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Valley High School
agriCAREERS, Inc. November 2011 - Present
Euken Farms September 2007 - Present
PigCHAMP December 2004 - November 2011
National Pork Board May 2003 - August 2004
Iowa Pork Producers Association May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Strategic Planning, Agribusiness, Public Speaking, Agriculture
Education
Iowa State University 1999 — 2004
BS, Agricultural Education/Communications, Animal Science
National Pork Board April 2014 - Present
Skills
ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, CSS, JavaScript, .NET, HTML, C#, AJAX, SQL, Visual Studio, jQuery, VB.NET, IIS, ios, Xcode, Objective-C, ASP.NET MVC, Raven, LINQ, SSRS, XML, Web Services
Education
Iowa State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor's degree
Woodbury Central
Environmental Tillage Systems, Inc. October 2010 - Present
Adayana, Inc. October 2000 - April 2010
National Pork Board 2001 - 2010
Agri-Growth 1999 - 2002
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Change Management, Public Speaking, Organizational Design, Quality Assurance
Education
Iowa State University 1995 — 1999
M.S., Agronomy, Education
South Dakota State University 1992 — 1995
B.S., Agronomy
Hattie B. Stokes Elementary School August 2014 - Present
Patterson Elementary School January 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2012 - May 2013
National Pork Board May 2012 - August 2012
Illinois Pork Producers Association February 2011 - February 2012
Kane County Farm Bureau December 2011 - January 2012
ACES Academic Computing Facility January 2010 - December 2011
The Maschhoffs December 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Excel, Educational Leadership, Dreamweaver, Word, Program Facilitation, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Agriculture, Teaching, Time Management, Training
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Elementary Education, k-9
College of ACES 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agriculture Education, Leadership
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2012
Agricultural Leadership and Sciences Education, Agriculture
APC, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Proliant Meat Ingredients May 2008 - January 2012
Iowa State University January 2006 - December 2007
National Pork Board 2005 - 2006
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing, Leadership, Research, Management, Sales, Ingredients, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Advertising, Manufacturing, Product Development
Education
Iowa State University 2006 — 2007
Master's Degree, Animal Physiology
Northwest Missouri State University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Animal Science
LB Pork, Inc March 2013 - Present
The Pampered Chef October 2012 - Present
Minnesota State High School League November 2010 - Present
Domestic Marketing Committee of the National Pork Board July 2003 - Present
Bettin Computer Records Service March 1988 - Present
Bettin Hog Farm 1982 - Present
Easy Automation Inc. November 2008 - March 2013
National Pork Board January 2010 - June 2012
MNSCU Farm Management Program in Martin County September 1988 - March 2010
National Pork Board July 2003 - November 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Social Media, Problem Solving, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Event Management, Customer Service, Product Development, Media Relations, Writing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Accounting, Budgets, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Farms, Team Building, Business Strategy, Market Research
Education
SMSU MARL Class VII 2012 — 2014
Minnesota State University, Mankato
BS, Admininistrative Management, Accounting and Business Administration minors
Jackson Technical College 1977 — 1979
AS, Sales & Marketing
National Pork Board November 1986 - Present
Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Press Releases, Event Planning, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Social Networking, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Retail, Media Relations, Team Building, Management, Merchandising, Brand Development, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Leadership, Food Service, Microsoft Office
Education
Morningside College 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Social Work
Sioux Valley High School 1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS), BS in Social Work
Cargill June 2014 - Present
National Pork Board May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Food Industry, Meat, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Event Planning, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences
Lake Land College
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
American Farm Bureau Federation June 2015 - Present
South Dakota Department of Agriculture September 2013 - June 2015
American Council on Germany October 2013 - October 2013
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation February 2011 - September 2013
Minnesota Pork Producers Association January 2009 - February 2011
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation 2005 - 2010
Minnesota Pork Producers Associoation August 2002 - January 2009
National Pork Board May 2002 - July 2002
Skills
Event Management, Budgets, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Recruiting, Public Relations, Leadership, Agriculture, Legislative Relations, policy, Grassroots Lobbying, Congressional Lobbying, Community Outreach, Farms, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Public Policy, Agribusiness, Policy, Public Speaking, Program Development, Strategy, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Social Media
Education
South Dakota State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture; Agricultural Education
Lake Preston High School 1993 — 1998
National Pork Board
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, C#, Web Development, Web Services, SQL, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, Git, Visual Studio, ReSharper, IIS, HTML, ASP.NET Web API
Education
Iowa State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
National Pork Board SalesPrairie iNet2000 - 2002
Education
Iowa State University 1986 — 1991
Briggs Healthcare August 2013 - Present
Briggs Healthcare September 2011 - July 2013
Wixted Pope Nora Thompson August 2009 - September 2011
JKP October 2008 - August 2011
The Meyocks Group April 2007 - September 2008
National Pork Board November 2001 - April 2007
The Integer Group December 1997 - October 2001
Noble December 1990 - November 1997
The Buntin Group May 1987 - November 1990
Skills
Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Marketing, Brand Development, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Brand Management, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Management, Sales, Strategy
Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 1985 — 1987
MBA, Marketing
University of Iowa 1981 — 1985
BBA, Marketing
National Pork Board Farm DirectorKICD RadioJanuary 1989 - December 1991
Post Newsweek Cable September 1988 - January 1989
Skills
Agriculture, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Agribusiness, Public Speaking, Magazines, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Event Planning, Newsletters, Research, Press Releases, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Team Building, News Writing, Project Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Copywriting, Advertising, Internal Communications, Crisis Management
Education
South Dakota State University 1984 — 1988
BS, Ag Communications
National Pork Board August 2005 - Present
Mid Iowa Rollers LLC 2007 - February 2013
Rock Communications September 2003 - July 2005
Erickson McLellan 2002 - 2002
The Integer Group - Midwest March 2000 - July 2001
DesignGroup, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Meyocks & Priebe Advertising 1996 - 1998
Truepenny, Incorporated 1993 - 1996
Skills
Typography, Advertising, Posters, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Layout, Creative Direction, Magazines, Brand Development, Corporate Identity, Brochures, Logo Design, Photography, Illustration, Web Design, Email Marketing, InDesign, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Branding & Identity, Art
Education
Iowa State University 1988 — 1992
Des Moines Area Community College
National Corn Growers Association October 2014 - Present
National Pork Board September 2008 - October 2014
Indiana Soybean Alliance July 2004 - September 2008
Syngenta June 2001 - June 2004
American Soybean Association January 1999 - June 2001
National Pork Producers Council October 1990 - October 1995
Senator Charles Grassley 1987 - 1990
Skills
Agriculture, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategy, Internal Communications, Public Policy, Board Development, Strategic Partnerships, Dynamic Speaker, Agribusiness, Leadership, Sustainable Agriculture, Event Planning, Business Strategy, Management, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Budgets, Press Releases, Event Management, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Strategy, Community Development, Leadership Development, Social Networking
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 2001 — 2003
M.B.A.
University of Iowa College of Law 1995 — 1998
J.D.
Iowa State University 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Service & Administration
USDA Assistant Vice President of Science and TechnologyNational Pork BoardDecember 2013 - Present
USDA-APHIS November 2000 - December 2013
National Pork Board 1997 - 2000
Iowa State University 1991 - 1995
Truman State University 1989 - 1991
Skills
Veterinary, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Welfare, Animal Nutrition
Education
Iowa State University 1991 — 1995
DVM
Truman State University 1989 — 1991
National Pork Board September 2011 - Present
Midwest Premier Foods August 2010 - August 2011
Century 21 June 2007 - July 2010
ARAG Group November 2006 - November 2007
National Pork Board September 2000 - November 2006
Education
Kansas State University 1998 — 2000
M.S., Food Science and Marketing
Kansas State University 1994 — 1998
B.S., Animal Science and Marketing
National Pork Board Iowa Asst. Secretary of AgricultureiJuly 1973 - March 1986
Iowa Department of Agriculture 1973 - 1986
Skills
Agriculture, Strategic Planning
Education
Iowa State University 1963 — 1969
G&K Services January 2014 - Present
G&K Services May 2011 - January 2014
Target April 2007 - May 2011
Swift & Company June 2004 - April 2007
National Pork Board 2002 - 2004
Proliant, Inc 2001 - 2003
Skills
Transportation, Sourcing Services, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance, Supplier Development, Logistics, Purchasing, Performance Management, Retail, Industrial Laundry, Meat Processing, 3PL, Warehousing, Sourcing, Budgets, Analysis, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Procurement, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain..., Logistics Management, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Forecasting, Global Sourcing
Education
Iowa State University 2000 — 2004
Iowa State University - College of Business 2000 — 2004
BS, Marketing
National Pork Producers Council May 2011 - Present
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine May 2010 - May 2011
National Pork Board July 2001 - May 2010
Skills
Public Health, Food Safety, Animal Health, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Agribusiness, Veterinary, Science, Food, Veterinary Public Health, Vaccines, Animal Nutrition, Research, Swine, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Farms, Food Industry, PCR
Education
Iowa State University 1995 — 1999
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Master of Science, Veterinary Preventive Medicine
United States Department of Agriculture October 2010 - Present
United States Department of Agriculture- Food Survey Research Group April 2009 - October 2010
National Pork Board January 2005 - October 2009
Skills
Nutrition Education, Public Health, Dietetics, Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Health Promotion, Medical Nutrition..., Nutritional Counseling, Health Education, Program Evaluation, Food Science, Food Safety, Sports Nutrition
Education
James Madison University 1995 — 1998
Master of Science (M.S.)
Loreto House
Morgan&Myers May 1996 - Present
Deppe Angus 1995 - Present
National Pork Board June 1991 - August 1991
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Media Relations, Veterinary Medicine, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Horses, Swine, Leadership, Beef, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Strategic Planning, Cattle, Public Relations, Newsletters, Copywriting, Internal Communications, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development
Education
Iowa State University 1992 — 1996
Public Service & Administration in Agriculture, Journalism, Economics, Animal Science
National Pork Board September 2005 - Present
Skills
Public Relations, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Sustainable Agriculture, Food Industry, Swine, Internal Communications, Public Policy, Crisis Communications, Market Research, Veterinary Medicine, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Research, Newsletters, Meat, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2005
National Pork Board August 2006 - Present
Ecolab 2005 - 2006
William J. Business Interiors 2003 - 2005
Challenge Printing Inc 1996 - 2002
Rainbow Foods 1989 - 1996
Skills
Budgets, Managerial Finance, Forecasting, CPA, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, GAAP, Internal Controls, Fixed Assets, Account Reconciliation, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Analysis, Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Financial..., Revenue Recognition, Credit, Accruals, Financial Statements, Great Plains Software, US GAAP, Consolidation, Year-end Close, Cash Flow Forecasting, Journal Entries, Financial Audits, Financial Forecasting, Bank Reconciliation, Policy, Inventory Management, Small Business, Internal Audit, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Preparation, Microsoft Excel, Sarbanes-Oxley, Auditing
Education
Metropolitan State University 2002 — 2005
MBA, Finance
Metropolitan State University 1992 — 1996
BS, Accounting
National Pork Board July 1980 - Present
Skills
Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Registration, Public Relations, Corporate Events
Education
The University of South Dakota 1970 — 1974
BS, Education
Heartland Marketing Group Inc. January 1992 - Present
NPPC 1997 - Present
National Pork Board January 2002 - May 2015
Iowa 4-H Foundation 2006 - 2012
Iowa 4-H Foundation September 2010 - September 2011
NPPC 1997 - 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Writing, Agriculture, Marketing Communications, Agriculture Advocacy, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Media Relations, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Management, Nonprofits, Volunteering, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Press Releases, Agribusiness, Veterinary, Higher Education, Sustainable Agriculture, Leadership, Fundraising, Newsletters, Crisis Communications, Marketing Strategy, Internal Communications, Veterinary Medicine, Corporate Communications, Advertising, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Agricultural Communications
Validus June 2014 - Present
VRM Labs August 2013 - Present
US Pork Center of Excellence July 2005 - August 2013
Iowa State University 2005 - August 2013
National Pork Board August 1995 - July 2005
National Pork Producers Council 1995 - 2002
Fetterman Farms July 1993 - August 1995
Indiana Packers Corporation March 1991 - July 1993
Mallinckrodt 1985 - 1991
Pitman-Moore Animal Health 1985 - 1991
Skills
Agriculture, Swine, Veterinary Medicine, Agribusiness, Sustainable Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Food Safety, Product Marketing, Animal Husbandry, Research, Public Speaking, Biotechnology, Science, Dairy, Food Industry, Public Relations, Farms, Nutrition, Veterinary, Lifesciences, Genetics, Animal Nutrition, Animal Welfare, Food Processing, Food Science, Microbiology, Food, Life Sciences, Vaccines
Education
Iowa State University 1975 — 1978
Ph.D., animal nutrition
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1973 — 1975
MS, Animal Industries (Swine)
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1967 — 1973
BS, Animal Industry, Pre-Vet Med, Genereal Ag
Joliet Junior College 1965 — 1967
Associates, Agriculture
Lockport Central HS 1961 — 1965
HS Diploma
THE STATE BANK OF TOWNSEND July 2000 - Present
Rauser Durocs October 1989 - Present
National Pork Board March 2011 - March 2013
Montana Pork Producers Council January 2010 - 2013
Montana Pork Producers Council May 1993 - October 2012
McDonalds of Helena, MT January 1993 - June 2000
Skills
Banking, Credit, Loans, Commercial Banking, Credit Analysis, Commercial Lending, Retail Banking, Credit Risk, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Mortgage Lending, Small Business Lending
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Business and Management
Montana State University-Bozeman 1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Engineering Technology
National Pork Board May 2006 - Present
Ames Tribune October 2000 - May 2006
Iowa Newspapers, Inc. (subsidiary of Omaha World-Herald Company) 1996 - 2006
Skills
Microsoft Exchange, Technical Support, Windows Server, VMware, Hardware, Symantec Endpoint..., SharePoint, Virtualization, Microsoft Office, VMware ESX, vSphere, IIS, Microsoft SQL Server, Active Directory, Altiris, Group Policy, Communication Skills, Microsoft Lync, IIS SSL, Organization Skills
Education
University of Dubuque 1994 — 1996
BA, Business Administration and Management, General
National Pork Board September 2013 - Present
Aviva USA April 2011 - September 2013
AIB College of Business August 2007 - April 2011
AIB College of Business August 2006 - August 2007
The Des Moines Register May 2005 - August 2006
Green Bay Press-Gazette August 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Storytelling, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Copy Editing, Customer Service, Leadership, Social Media, Editing, Multicultural Marketing, Cultural Diversity
Education
Bellevue University 2008 — 2009
Master's, Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Clarke University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's, Communications, emphasis in Public Relations, Journalism and Advertising
Your Clear Next Step, LLC August 2008 - Present
Self Employed December 2007 - Present
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc January 2010 - December 2011
Alliance Technologies January 2009 - December 2011
National Pork Board June 2009 - December 2009
National Pork Board January 2009 - October 2009
Principal Financial Group October 2006 - June 2009
Genesis10 June 2005 - June 2009
ITAGroup June 2005 - October 2006
Nationwide Insurance July 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Business Analysis, Change Management, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Coaching, Project Management, Training & Development, Requirements Analysis, Management Consulting, Process Improvement, Business Process, Quality Assurance, Program Management, Management, Analysis, Employee Training, Leadership, Training, Requirements Gathering, Consulting, Vendor Management, Business Development, Human Resources, Business Process..., SDLC
Education
University of Iowa 1997 — 1999
MA, Comparative Literature, English & French
Central College 1992 — 1996
BA, English, French
Université Paris-Sorbonne 1994 — 1995
French, Literature, Art
PIC Global January 2011 - Present
PIC North America December 2005 - Present
PIC (Pig Improvement Company) 2005 - Present
National Pork Board October 2001 - December 2004
AMVC Vet Services and Management June 1980 - January 1998
Skills
Vaccines, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary, Swine, Agriculture, Agribusiness
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2004
MS, Population Medicine
Iowa State University 1974 — 1980
DVM, Veterinary Medicine
National Pork Board July 2011 - Present
Murphy-Brown LLC October 2004 - July 2011
National Pork Board 2000 - 2004
Pioneer Hi-Bred, Intl. 1993 - 1999
KPMG Peat Marwick 1983 - 1986
Skills
Business Strategy, Forecasting, Leadership Development, Accounting, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Agriculture, Spanish, Budgets, Six Sigma, Change Management, Product Development, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Management, Financial Analysis, Strategic Communications, Data Analysis, Corporate Communications, Analysis, Agribusiness, Market Research, Finance, Research, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Building, Marketing Communications
Education
Iowa State University 1979 — 1983
BBA Accounting, Accounting
National Pork Board December 2013 - Present
Qdoba Mexican Grill September 2010 - December 2013
Bellisio Foods February 2007 - September 2010
General Mills September 2002 - June 2005
Skills
Food Science, R&D, Ingredients, Food Service, Food Safety, Food, Frozen Food, Food Processing, Food Industry, HACCP, Flavors, Restaurants, Food Manufacturing, Food Technology, Project Management, Food & Beverage
Education
Culinary Institute of America 2005 — 2006
AOS, Culinary Arts
St. Olaf College 1997 — 2002
BA, Biology
willmar senior high 1994 — 1997
Rabo AgriFinance November 2014 - Present
Osborn Barr May 2014 - October 2014
AdFarm July 2012 - April 2014
CharlestonOrwig December 2010 - July 2012
CharlestonOrwig May 2010 - December 2010
National Pork Board May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Agriculture, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Research, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Editing, Press Releases, Media Relations, Customer Service, Account Servicing, Marketing Communications
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Joliet Junior College
Agriculture, General
QCI February 2004 - Present
UnityPoint Health April 2014 - 2015
Athene USA March 2010 - March 2014
Hewlett-Packard December 2011 - December 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 2009 - 2010
Principal Financial Group 2004 - 2009
National Pork Board 2004 - 2009
ING June 1996 - January 2004
Skills
Active Directory, WAN, Backup Exec, SQL, Microsoft Exchange, Project Portfolio..., Software Project..., Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Architecture, Firewalls, Windows, Netbackup, Windows Server, Requirements Analysis, IIS, VMware, Business Analysis, Visio, Requirements Gathering, SharePoint, Vendor Management, Microsoft SQL Server, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Business Requirements, IT Strategy, Citrix, PMO, SSRS, PMP, Software Development, Servers, Integration, Process Improvement, Virtualization, VMware Infrastructure, Information Technology, IT Management, Data Center
Education
Iowa State University 1992 — 1997
BS, College of Engineering
Woodward-Granger 1989 — 1992
National Pork Board October 2010 - Present
University of Minnesota September 2008 - September 2010
Canadian Food Inspection Agency 2007 - 2008
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2010
MPH, Veterinary Public Health
University of Saskatchewan 2000 — 2004
DVM, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
McGill University 1993 — 2000
BSc, MSc, Animal Reproductive Biotechnologies
Earl Marriott Secondary 1988 — 1993
COLBSA 1999 - Present
National Pork Board October 2011 - July 2015
Private Consulting September 2009 - October 2011
Leidy's Inc. / ALL Holding Co. September 2005 - August 2009
Leidy's Inc. September 2003 - September 2005
Cargill/Excel Meats March 1986 - August 2003
Skills
Food Industry, Meat, Product Development, HACCP, Food Service, Food, Training, Management, Retail, Food Science, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Sales, Marketing Management, Food Safety, Start-ups, Purchasing, Team Building, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Business Planning, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Business Strategy, Negotiation, New Business Development, P&L Management, Customer Service, Brand Development, Strategy, Sales Management, Coaching, P&L, Market Research, Social Networking, Public Relations, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Agriculture, Team Leadership, Event Management, Public Speaking
Education
Montgomery County Community College 1978 — 1981
AAS, Business, Accounting
Class of '78 AHS
National Pork Board April 2008 - Present
Premium Standard Farms September 1996 - March 2008
HANOR June 1994 - September 1996
Skills
Veterinary, Animal Welfare, Food Safety, Veterinary Medicine, Food, Animal Nutrition, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Swine, Agribusiness, Strategic Communications, Vaccines, Infectious Diseases, Food Industry, Research, Epidemiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Public Speaking, Sustainable Agriculture
Education
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine 2007 — 2010
Masters of Science in Food Safety, Food Safety
University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine 1998 — 2000
Executive Veterinary Program - Swine, Swine Medicine and Production
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine 1990 — 1994
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine
Lenoir-Rhyne University 1986 — 1990
BS Biology, Biology, General
Manifest. November 2011 - Present
The Integer Group November 2007 - November 2011
Iowa Public Television March 2007 - December 2007
FedEx June 2007 - August 2007
National Pork Board September 2006 - December 2006
Telvista September 2005 - April 2006
Skills
HTML, Wordpress, Web Development, CSS, jQuery, SEO, Web Design, WordPress, Information Architecture, MySQL, User Interface Design, HTML 5, User Experience, XHTML, Interaction Design
Education
Drake University 2006 — 2007
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Information Systems
Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology 2004 — 2005
Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Systems
Elanco June 2015 - Present
Elanco May 2014 - August 2014
University of Minnesota September 2012 - December 2013
National Pork Board May 2013 - August 2013
Minnesota Pork Board May 2012 - September 2012
Minnesota Pork Board August 2011 - September 2012
Skills
Agriculture, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Leadership Development, Sales, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Research, Leadership, Teaching, Farms, Event Planning, Customer Engagement
Education
University of Minnesota 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agriculture Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Agricultural Education
National Pork Board May 2011 - August 2011
Texas Beef Council March 2011 - March 2011
Education
Sam Houston State University 2005 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Agribusiness
Agriculture Resources 2006 - Present
Maurer-Stutz, Inc. 2005 - 2006
National Pork Board 2001 - 2005
National Pork Board 1998 - 2001
Farmland Industries 1996 - 1998
Education
Michigan State University 1993 — 1995
Master's Degree, Agriculture Technology and Systems Management
Michigan State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's Degree, Agriculture Technology and Systems Management