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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Ashley Kongs Ashley Kongs's U.S. Grains Council Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Manager of Ethanol Export Programs at U.S. Grains Council
Industry International Affairs
Experience
U.S. Grains Council March 2014 - Present
CQ Roll Call August 2013 - March 2014
CQ Roll Call Group May 2012 - August 2013
U.S. Grains Council June 2011 - May 2012
British Embassy August 2010 - May 2011
Embassy of the United States - London UK January 2010 - March 2010
Gap Inc. May 2009 - August 2009
Office of Congressman Jerry Moran August 2008 - May 2009
American University May 2008 - May 2009
Skills
International Relations, Policy Analysis, Politics, Social Media, Non-profits, Research, Political Science, Foreign Policy, International..., Public Speaking, Event Planning, Editing, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Legislation, Legislative Relations
Education
American University 2007 — 2011
BA, International Studies
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2009 — 2010
BA, International Relations - The General Course
U.S. Grains Council March 2014 - Present
CQ Roll Call August 2013 - March 2014
CQ Roll Call Group May 2012 - August 2013
U.S. Grains Council June 2011 - May 2012
British Embassy August 2010 - May 2011
Embassy of the United States - London UK January 2010 - March 2010
Gap Inc. May 2009 - August 2009
Office of Congressman Jerry Moran August 2008 - May 2009
American University May 2008 - May 2009
Skills
International Relations, Policy Analysis, Politics, Social Media, Non-profits, Research, Political Science, Foreign Policy, International..., Public Speaking, Event Planning, Editing, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Legislation, Legislative Relations
Education
American University 2007 — 2011
BA, International Studies
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2009 — 2010
BA, International Relations - The General Course
Meghan Cline Meghan Cline's U.S. Grains Council Experience May 2009 - July 2009
Job Press Secretary at U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry February 2015 - Present
National Pork Producers Council August 2011 - January 2015
Oklahoma 4-H Operation: Military Kids August 2009 - August 2011
Dairy MAX March 2011 - March 2011
U.S. Grains Council May 2009 - July 2009
Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum Office April 2008 - May 2009
BlackStock Vineyard & Winery May 2007 - June 2007
Skills
Photography, Writing, Graphic Design, Editing, Photoshop, Illustrator, Logo Design, Press Releases, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Retouching, Graphics, Photo Editing, Social Media, Blogging, Brochures, Agriculture, Newsletters, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Research, Public Speaking, AP Style, WordPress, Marketing, Publications, Media Relations
Education
Oklahoma State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science, Agricultural Communications
The University of Georgia 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Communication
Dalton State College 2004 — 2006
Core curriculum
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry February 2015 - Present
National Pork Producers Council August 2011 - January 2015
Oklahoma 4-H Operation: Military Kids August 2009 - August 2011
Dairy MAX March 2011 - March 2011
U.S. Grains Council May 2009 - July 2009
Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum Office April 2008 - May 2009
BlackStock Vineyard & Winery May 2007 - June 2007
Skills
Photography, Writing, Graphic Design, Editing, Photoshop, Illustrator, Logo Design, Press Releases, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Retouching, Graphics, Photo Editing, Social Media, Blogging, Brochures, Agriculture, Newsletters, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Research, Public Speaking, AP Style, WordPress, Marketing, Publications, Media Relations
Education
Oklahoma State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science, Agricultural Communications
The University of Georgia 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Communication
Dalton State College 2004 — 2006
Core curriculum
Cole Bishop Cole Bishop's U.S. Grains Council Experience October 2013 - June 2014
Job Global Strategies Coordinator at U.S. Grains Council
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage November 2014 - Present
U.S. Grains Council October 2013 - June 2014
Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation July 2010 - October 2013
Caroline Career and Technology Center February 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Non-profits, Agriculture, Business, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Project Planning, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Grants, Leadership, Public Relations, Workshop Facilitation, Teaching, Higher Education, Research
Education
University of Florida 2011 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Education and Communication with a focus in Leadership
West Virginia University 2007 — 2010
BS, Secondary Education
Delaware Valley College 2006 — 2007
BS, Secondary Education
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage November 2014 - Present
U.S. Grains Council October 2013 - June 2014
Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation July 2010 - October 2013
Caroline Career and Technology Center February 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Non-profits, Agriculture, Business, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Project Planning, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Grants, Leadership, Public Relations, Workshop Facilitation, Teaching, Higher Education, Research
Education
University of Florida 2011 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Education and Communication with a focus in Leadership
West Virginia University 2007 — 2010
BS, Secondary Education
Delaware Valley College 2006 — 2007
BS, Secondary Education
Tatyana Walker Tatyana Walker's U.S. Grains Council Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Membership and Communications Coordinator at U.S. Grains Council
Industry Internet
Experience
U.S. Grains Council April 2015 - Present
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights April 2014 - November 2014
The Children's Defense Fund January 2014 - March 2014
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights September 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Research, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Editing, Facebook, Time Management, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Teaching
Education
State University of New York College at Cortland 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Professional Writing
U.S. Grains Council April 2015 - Present
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights April 2014 - November 2014
The Children's Defense Fund January 2014 - March 2014
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights September 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Research, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Editing, Facebook, Time Management, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Teaching
Education
State University of New York College at Cortland 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Professional Writing
Lyndsey Erb-Sharkey Lyndsey Erb-Sharkey's U.S. Grains Council Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Director of Industry Relations, U.S. Grains Council
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
U.S. Grains Council August 2013 - Present
U.S. Grains Council May 2011 - Present
Mountain West Insurance Agency, LLC October 2007 - July 2010
Skills
International Trade, Agriculture, Commodity, Agribusiness, Business Planning, Export, Public Relations, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Finance
Southwest Minnesota State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
U.S. Grains Council August 2013 - Present
U.S. Grains Council May 2011 - Present
Mountain West Insurance Agency, LLC October 2007 - July 2010
Skills
International Trade, Agriculture, Commodity, Agribusiness, Business Planning, Export, Public Relations, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Finance
Southwest Minnesota State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
Bryce Vaughn's U.S. Grains Council Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Sales Representative at Dow AgroSciences
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Dow AgroSciences August 2015 - Present
Dow AgroSciences March 2015 - August 2015
Dow AgroSciences June 2014 - March 2015
U.S. Grains Council May 2013 - August 2013
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation January 2013 - May 2013
Senator Mike Johanns September 2012 - December 2012
ICM May 2012 - July 2012
Agriculture Future of America April 2011 - April 2012
Nebraska Agriculture Youth Council September 2009 - July 2011
AgriGold May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Marketing, Leadership, Facebook, Sales, Agriculture, Event Planning, Research, Social Media, Parliamentary Procedure, Fundraising, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Agribusiness, Public Relations, Press Releases, Public Policy, Editing, Media Relations, Policy Analysis, Farms, Sustainable Agriculture, Strategic Communications, Agronomy, Legislative Relations, Government, Strategic Planning, Policy, Politics, International Trade, Food Processing, Agricultural Policy, Data Analysis
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2009 — 2014
Bachelors of Science Degree, Agricultural Economics, Senior
Alliance High School 2005 — 2009
Diploma, General
Dow AgroSciences August 2015 - Present
Dow AgroSciences March 2015 - August 2015
Dow AgroSciences June 2014 - March 2015
U.S. Grains Council May 2013 - August 2013
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation January 2013 - May 2013
Senator Mike Johanns September 2012 - December 2012
ICM May 2012 - July 2012
Agriculture Future of America April 2011 - April 2012
Nebraska Agriculture Youth Council September 2009 - July 2011
AgriGold May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Marketing, Leadership, Facebook, Sales, Agriculture, Event Planning, Research, Social Media, Parliamentary Procedure, Fundraising, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Agribusiness, Public Relations, Press Releases, Public Policy, Editing, Media Relations, Policy Analysis, Farms, Sustainable Agriculture, Strategic Communications, Agronomy, Legislative Relations, Government, Strategic Planning, Policy, Politics, International Trade, Food Processing, Agricultural Policy, Data Analysis
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2009 — 2014
Bachelors of Science Degree, Agricultural Economics, Senior
Alliance High School 2005 — 2009
Diploma, General
Anne Baccich Anne Baccich's U.S. Grains Council Experience 1979 - 1989
Job CEO, The Neurology Center
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
The Neurology Center October 2013 - Present
Association of Corporate Counsel 1993 - September 2013
National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association 1990 - 1992
US Grains Council 1979 - 1989
Skills
Organizational..., Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employment Law, Strategic Planning, Strategic Financial..., Corporate Communications, Leadership, Strategy, Performance Management, Contract Negotiation, Policy, Executive Management
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
The Neurology Center October 2013 - Present
Association of Corporate Counsel 1993 - September 2013
National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association 1990 - 1992
US Grains Council 1979 - 1989
Skills
Organizational..., Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employment Law, Strategic Planning, Strategic Financial..., Corporate Communications, Leadership, Strategy, Performance Management, Contract Negotiation, Policy, Executive Management
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Chris Corry's U.S. Grains Council Experience 1987 - 2012
Job Real Estate Sales & Property Development
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Berkshire Hathaway - PenFed Realty 2012 - Present
U.S. Grains Council 1987 - 2012
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD 1983 - 1986
U.S. Peace Corps 1981 - 1982
Education
Texas A&M University 1986 — 1987
Graduate Fellowship, International Agriculture
Sam Houston State University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Berkshire Hathaway - PenFed Realty 2012 - Present
U.S. Grains Council 1987 - 2012
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD 1983 - 1986
U.S. Peace Corps 1981 - 1982
Education
Texas A&M University 1986 — 1987
Graduate Fellowship, International Agriculture
Sam Houston State University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Brian Canepa Brian Canepa's U.S. Grains Council Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Director of Operations at Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates July 2006 - Present
Transportation Research Board 2004 - 2006
MultiState Associates, Inc. 2002 - 2004
Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress 2002 - 2002
U.S. Grains Council 2000 - 2001
Skills
Policy Analysis, Land Use, Land Use Planning, Community Outreach, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Transportation Planning, Parking, Zoning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Planning, Sustainability, Government, Community Development, Urban, Sustainable Development, Urban Design, Economic Development, ArcGIS, Policy, GIS, Regional Planning, Environmental Awareness, Qualitative Research, Grant Writing, CEQA, Comprehensive Planning, Environmental Impact..., Community Engagement, Affordable Housing, Mixed-use, Transit-oriented..., Urbanism, Road Traffic, Sustainable Design, General Public, Geography, Public Transport, Municipalities, Local Government, Proposal Writing, Redevelopment, Urban Redevelopment, Public Participation, NEPA, Research, Feasibility Studies, Climate Change, Site Planning, Report Writing
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2004 — 2006
MURP, Transportation Planning
The George Washington University 2000 — 2001
MA, Political Management
Bates College 1996 — 2000
BA, History
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates July 2006 - Present
Transportation Research Board 2004 - 2006
MultiState Associates, Inc. 2002 - 2004
Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress 2002 - 2002
U.S. Grains Council 2000 - 2001
Skills
Policy Analysis, Land Use, Land Use Planning, Community Outreach, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Transportation Planning, Parking, Zoning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Planning, Sustainability, Government, Community Development, Urban, Sustainable Development, Urban Design, Economic Development, ArcGIS, Policy, GIS, Regional Planning, Environmental Awareness, Qualitative Research, Grant Writing, CEQA, Comprehensive Planning, Environmental Impact..., Community Engagement, Affordable Housing, Mixed-use, Transit-oriented..., Urbanism, Road Traffic, Sustainable Design, General Public, Geography, Public Transport, Municipalities, Local Government, Proposal Writing, Redevelopment, Urban Redevelopment, Public Participation, NEPA, Research, Feasibility Studies, Climate Change, Site Planning, Report Writing
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2004 — 2006
MURP, Transportation Planning
The George Washington University 2000 — 2001
MA, Political Management
Bates College 1996 — 2000
BA, History
Lucas Szabo Lucas Szabo's U.S. Grains Council Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Global Strategies Coordinator at The U.S. Grains Council
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
U.S. Grains Council July 2014 - Present
AMSCO GLOBAL LLC - USA October 2013 - July 2014
CG/LA Infrastructure, LLC June 2013 - October 2013
Escola Americana de Joinville June 2012 - June 2013
D.C. United January 2010 - January 2011
Skills
International Trade, International Sales, Brazilian Portuguese, New Business Development, Decisiveness
Education
Marist College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business, 3.52
U.S. Customs Brokerage 2013 — 2014
U.S. Import Compliance
Universidad Pablo de Olavide 2011 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business, 3.52
U.S. Grains Council July 2014 - Present
AMSCO GLOBAL LLC - USA October 2013 - July 2014
CG/LA Infrastructure, LLC June 2013 - October 2013
Escola Americana de Joinville June 2012 - June 2013
D.C. United January 2010 - January 2011
Skills
International Trade, International Sales, Brazilian Portuguese, New Business Development, Decisiveness
Education
Marist College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business, 3.52
U.S. Customs Brokerage 2013 — 2014
U.S. Import Compliance
Universidad Pablo de Olavide 2011 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business, 3.52
Rick Tolman Rick Tolman's U.S. Grains Council Experience 1982 - 2000
Job Former CEO at National Corn Growers Association
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
n/a freelance October 2014 - Present
National Corn Growers Association August 2000 - October 2014
U.S. Grains Council 1982 - 2000
International Harvester 1980 - 1982
Gehl Company 1978 - 1980
Skills
Public Relations, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Research, Trade Associations, Sustainable Agriculture, Negotiation, Farms, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Biofuels, Non-profits, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Policy, Media Relations, Association Management, Sustainability, Government, Corn, Economic Development, Biomass, Policy Analysis, Policy, Legislative Relations, Agronomy, Coalitions, Rural Development
Education
Purdue University 1978 — 1980
Master's degree, Agricultural Economics
Brigham Young University 1973 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Economics
n/a freelance October 2014 - Present
National Corn Growers Association August 2000 - October 2014
U.S. Grains Council 1982 - 2000
International Harvester 1980 - 1982
Gehl Company 1978 - 1980
Skills
Public Relations, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Research, Trade Associations, Sustainable Agriculture, Negotiation, Farms, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Biofuels, Non-profits, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Policy, Media Relations, Association Management, Sustainability, Government, Corn, Economic Development, Biomass, Policy Analysis, Policy, Legislative Relations, Agronomy, Coalitions, Rural Development
Education
Purdue University 1978 — 1980
Master's degree, Agricultural Economics
Brigham Young University 1973 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Economics
Anne Zaczek Anne Zaczek's U.S. Grains Council Experience February 2013 - Present
Job Manager of Global Development Programs at U.S. Grains Council
Industry International Affairs
Experience
U.S. Grains Council February 2013 - Present
U.S. Grains Council January 2012 - February 2013
U.S. Grains Council June 2011 - January 2012
U.S. Grains Council September 2010 - June 2011
Rochester Institute of Technology September 2009 - February 2010
Box International S.r.l May 2009 - July 2009
Skills
International Relations, Non-profits, International..., International..., Research, International Trade, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Editing, Social Media
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2006 — 2010
U.S. Grains Council February 2013 - Present
U.S. Grains Council January 2012 - February 2013
U.S. Grains Council June 2011 - January 2012
U.S. Grains Council September 2010 - June 2011
Rochester Institute of Technology September 2009 - February 2010
Box International S.r.l May 2009 - July 2009
Skills
International Relations, Non-profits, International..., International..., Research, International Trade, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Editing, Social Media
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2006 — 2010
Samara Chamble Samara Chamble's U.S. Grains Council Experience June 2010 - August 2011
Job Residential Safety Officer Proctor at Northeastern University
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Northeastern University September 2013 - Present
EF Education First January 2013 - August 2013
Northeastern University May 2012 - August 2012
U.S. Grains Council June 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Word, Event Management, Customer Service, Accounting System, Administrative..., Leadership, Teamwork
Education
Northeastern University 2011 — 2016
BA, International Affairs with a concentration in Middle East Studies
Northeastern University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs; Middle Eastern Studies
American College of Thessaloniki 2011 — 2011
Suitland 2008 — 2011
Thomas Pullen
Northeastern University September 2013 - Present
EF Education First January 2013 - August 2013
Northeastern University May 2012 - August 2012
U.S. Grains Council June 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Word, Event Management, Customer Service, Accounting System, Administrative..., Leadership, Teamwork
Education
Northeastern University 2011 — 2016
BA, International Affairs with a concentration in Middle East Studies
Northeastern University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs; Middle Eastern Studies
American College of Thessaloniki 2011 — 2011
Suitland 2008 — 2011
Thomas Pullen
Jennifer Morrill's U.S. Grains Council Experience 1993 - 2000
Job Director of Media Relations at American Farmland Trust
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
American Farmland Trust 2005 - March 2012
The Farm Credit Council 2000 - 2005
The Farm Credit Council 2000 - 2005
U.S. Grains Council 1993 - 2000
Skills
Media Relations, Editing, Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Message Development, Crisis Communications, Copywriting, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Journalism, Internal Communications, Strategic Planning, Copy Editing, Corporate Communications
Education
The American University 1991 — 1992
MA, Communications
Cornell University
Hamilton Central School
American Farmland Trust 2005 - March 2012
The Farm Credit Council 2000 - 2005
The Farm Credit Council 2000 - 2005
U.S. Grains Council 1993 - 2000
Skills
Media Relations, Editing, Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Message Development, Crisis Communications, Copywriting, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Journalism, Internal Communications, Strategic Planning, Copy Editing, Corporate Communications
Education
The American University 1991 — 1992
MA, Communications
Cornell University
Hamilton Central School
Alvaro A. Cordero Alvaro A. Cordero's U.S. Grains Council Experience June 2009 - Present
Job Manager of Global Trade at U.S. Grains Council
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
U.S. Grains Council June 2009 - Present
LIRYKAS January 2008 - November 2009
Nunhems USA, Inc. August 2004 - September 2007
CAL/WEST Seeds January 2004 - August 2004
Louis Dreyfus Corp. May 1997 - March 2004
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, International Trade, Commodity, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Trading, Grain, Mergers, New Business Development, Business Planning, Spanish, Marketing, Logistics, Forecasting, Market Research, Strategy, Management, International Business, Product Development, Leadership, Export, Corn, Sales, Commodity Markets, Hedging, Commodity Risk..., International Sales
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Bachelor's Degree, Sgricultural Science
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
U.S. Grains Council June 2009 - Present
LIRYKAS January 2008 - November 2009
Nunhems USA, Inc. August 2004 - September 2007
CAL/WEST Seeds January 2004 - August 2004
Louis Dreyfus Corp. May 1997 - March 2004
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, International Trade, Commodity, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Trading, Grain, Mergers, New Business Development, Business Planning, Spanish, Marketing, Logistics, Forecasting, Market Research, Strategy, Management, International Business, Product Development, Leadership, Export, Corn, Sales, Commodity Markets, Hedging, Commodity Risk..., International Sales
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Bachelor's Degree, Sgricultural Science
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
Christina Shorter's U.S. Grains Council Experience June 2012 - June 2013
Job Community Manager at National Geographic
Industry Internet
Experience
National Geographic June 2015 - Present
Webster Graduate School London March 2014 - October 2014
U.S. Grains Council June 2012 - June 2013
American University May 2012 - June 2012
U.S. Department of State September 2011 - May 2012
U.S. Department of Homeland Security September 2011 - December 2011
Peace Corps May 2011 - August 2011
U.S. Department of State May 2010 - August 2010
U.S. Department of State December 2009 - January 2010
U.S. Department of State May 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Intercultural..., Public Diplomacy, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Newsletters, Editing, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Research, Public Policy, Proposal Writing, Public Affairs, International..., Policy Analysis, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Foreign Affairs
Education
Webster University 2013 — 2014
M.A., International Relations
American University 2008 — 2012
B.A., Public Communication; Multi-Ethnic Studies
John Cabot University 2010 — 2010
The American School in Japan 2006 — 2008
High School Diploma
National Geographic June 2015 - Present
Webster Graduate School London March 2014 - October 2014
U.S. Grains Council June 2012 - June 2013
American University May 2012 - June 2012
U.S. Department of State September 2011 - May 2012
U.S. Department of Homeland Security September 2011 - December 2011
Peace Corps May 2011 - August 2011
U.S. Department of State May 2010 - August 2010
U.S. Department of State December 2009 - January 2010
U.S. Department of State May 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Intercultural..., Public Diplomacy, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Newsletters, Editing, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Research, Public Policy, Proposal Writing, Public Affairs, International..., Policy Analysis, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Foreign Affairs
Education
Webster University 2013 — 2014
M.A., International Relations
American University 2008 — 2012
B.A., Public Communication; Multi-Ethnic Studies
John Cabot University 2010 — 2010
The American School in Japan 2006 — 2008
High School Diploma
Austen Walsh Austen Walsh's U.S. Grains Council Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Associate at Miller & Chevalier Chartered | FCPA, Corporate Compliance, AntiCorruption, Investigations
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Miller & Chevalier Chartered September 2014 - Present
Miller & Chevalier May 2013 - July 2013
Superior Court of the District of Columbia January 2013 - April 2013
United States District Court, District of Nevada May 2012 - July 2012
U.S. Grains Council May 2011 - August 2011
U.S. Senator Harry Reid May 2009 - August 2009
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2011 — 2014
J.D., with high honors
American University 2007 — 2011
B.A., International Relations, History
Miller & Chevalier Chartered September 2014 - Present
Miller & Chevalier May 2013 - July 2013
Superior Court of the District of Columbia January 2013 - April 2013
United States District Court, District of Nevada May 2012 - July 2012
U.S. Grains Council May 2011 - August 2011
U.S. Senator Harry Reid May 2009 - August 2009
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2011 — 2014
J.D., with high honors
American University 2007 — 2011
B.A., International Relations, History
Nicole Edmund Nicole Edmund's U.S. Grains Council Experience August 2000 - October 2003
Job AVP, Membership & Chapter Relations
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Women in Cable Telecommunications May 2014 - Present
American Wind Energy Association September 2011 - May 2014
Wireless Communication Association International June 2011 - July 2011
WAL-MART STORES, INC April 2008 - February 2011
National Retail Federation December 2005 - March 2008
VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS ASSOCIATION October 2003 - November 2005
US GRAINS COUNCIL August 2000 - October 2003
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS October 1996 - August 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Public Relations, Leadership, Email Marketing, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Management, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Budgets, Advertising, Business Strategy, Editing, Analysis, Negotiation, Social Media, Customer Service, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Non-profits, Team Building, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Strategy
Education
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGECollege 2004 — 2006
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Syracuse University 1992 — 1996
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Faculty, University of Phoenix
Walton InstituteDale Carnegie
Women in Cable Telecommunications May 2014 - Present
American Wind Energy Association September 2011 - May 2014
Wireless Communication Association International June 2011 - July 2011
WAL-MART STORES, INC April 2008 - February 2011
National Retail Federation December 2005 - March 2008
VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS ASSOCIATION October 2003 - November 2005
US GRAINS COUNCIL August 2000 - October 2003
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS October 1996 - August 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Public Relations, Leadership, Email Marketing, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Management, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Budgets, Advertising, Business Strategy, Editing, Analysis, Negotiation, Social Media, Customer Service, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Non-profits, Team Building, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Strategy
Education
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGECollege 2004 — 2006
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Syracuse University 1992 — 1996
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Faculty, University of Phoenix
Walton InstituteDale Carnegie
Jennifer Michael Jennifer Michael's U.S. Grains Council Experience 2003 - 2004
Job Communications Manager at Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church September 2014 - Present
hibu October 2013 - April 2014
Board of Child Care February 2008 - January 2013
Child Welfare League of America 2004 - 2008
U.S. Grains Council 2003 - 2004
Patuxent Publishing 1998 - 2003
Skills
Non-profits, Newsletters, Media Relations, Editing, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Public Relations, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Research, Journalism, News Writing, Creative Writing, Resume Writing, Web Content, Web Marketing, Marketing Communications, Publications Production, Trade Publications, Proofreading, Publishing, Feature Articles, Editorial, Magazines, Community Outreach, Storytelling, Advertising, Newspapers, Books, Brochures, Publications, AP Style, Nonprofits, Publicity, Copywriting
Education
McDaniel College
Bachelor's Degree
University of Baltimore
Master's Degree
Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church September 2014 - Present
hibu October 2013 - April 2014
Board of Child Care February 2008 - January 2013
Child Welfare League of America 2004 - 2008
U.S. Grains Council 2003 - 2004
Patuxent Publishing 1998 - 2003
Skills
Non-profits, Newsletters, Media Relations, Editing, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Public Relations, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Research, Journalism, News Writing, Creative Writing, Resume Writing, Web Content, Web Marketing, Marketing Communications, Publications Production, Trade Publications, Proofreading, Publishing, Feature Articles, Editorial, Magazines, Community Outreach, Storytelling, Advertising, Newspapers, Books, Brochures, Publications, AP Style, Nonprofits, Publicity, Copywriting
Education
McDaniel College
Bachelor's Degree
University of Baltimore
Master's Degree
Renee Tillery Renee Tillery's U.S. Grains Council Experience May 2000 - August 2002
Job Director at Chemonics International
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Chemonics International October 2010 - Present
Chemonics International August 2002 - October 2010
U.S. Grains Council May 2000 - August 2002
Skills
Writing, Proposal Leadership, International Project..., Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Event Management, Project Management, Text Editing, Web Editing, International..., International Relations, Africa, Press Releases, Training, Policy Analysis, NGOs, Leadership, Strategy, Program Evaluation, Proposal Writing
Education
Georgetown University 2002 — 2004
Master of Arts (M.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Michigan State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations
Chemonics International October 2010 - Present
Chemonics International August 2002 - October 2010
U.S. Grains Council May 2000 - August 2002
Skills
Writing, Proposal Leadership, International Project..., Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Event Management, Project Management, Text Editing, Web Editing, International..., International Relations, Africa, Press Releases, Training, Policy Analysis, NGOs, Leadership, Strategy, Program Evaluation, Proposal Writing
Education
Georgetown University 2002 — 2004
Master of Arts (M.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Michigan State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations
Kevin Latner Kevin Latner's U.S. Grains Council Experience 2010 - March 2011
Job Trade Advocate, Advisor at Ag • Food • Consulting
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Ag • Food • Consulting December 2014 - Present
Cotton Council International December 2011 - November 2014
Ag • Food • Consulting April 2011 - December 2011
U.S. Grains Council 2010 - March 2011
United States Department of Agriculture 2007 - 2010
United States Department of Agriculture 2005 - 2007
United States Department of Agriculture 2000 - 2004
United States Department of Agriculture 1996 - 1999
Independent Consultant 1994 - 1996
Symantec 1990 - 1990
Skills
International Relations, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Policy, Negotiation, Agriculture, Leadership, Business Development, Public Policy, International Trade, Policy Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Trading, Government, Commodity, International..., Diplomacy, Analysis, Sourcing, Marketing, Market Research, Business Analysis, Management, Microsoft Office, International Marketing, International Business, Export, Economic Development, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Event Management
Education
Middlebury College 2005 — 2005
University of California, Davis 1993 — 1994
MS, Agricultural Economics
University of California, Davis 1990 — 1993
JD, International Law
University of California, Davis - School of Law 1990 — 1993
JD, International Trade Law
Ag • Food • Consulting December 2014 - Present
Cotton Council International December 2011 - November 2014
Ag • Food • Consulting April 2011 - December 2011
U.S. Grains Council 2010 - March 2011
United States Department of Agriculture 2007 - 2010
United States Department of Agriculture 2005 - 2007
United States Department of Agriculture 2000 - 2004
United States Department of Agriculture 1996 - 1999
Independent Consultant 1994 - 1996
Symantec 1990 - 1990
Skills
International Relations, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Policy, Negotiation, Agriculture, Leadership, Business Development, Public Policy, International Trade, Policy Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Trading, Government, Commodity, International..., Diplomacy, Analysis, Sourcing, Marketing, Market Research, Business Analysis, Management, Microsoft Office, International Marketing, International Business, Export, Economic Development, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Event Management
Education
Middlebury College 2005 — 2005
University of California, Davis 1993 — 1994
MS, Agricultural Economics
University of California, Davis 1990 — 1993
JD, International Law
University of California, Davis - School of Law 1990 — 1993
JD, International Trade Law
Randy Ives Randy Ives's U.S. Grains Council Experience 2009 - 2014
Job Director of Ethanol Services at Gavilon, LLC
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Gavilon Group, LLC December 2010 - Present
U.S. Grains Council 2009 - 2014
Hawkeye Gold August 2007 - November 2010
US Bio Energy 2005 - 2007
United Bio Energy 2003 - 2005
ICM Marketing Inc 2000 - 2003
ICM, Inc 1994 - 2000
Ag Processing Inc 1985 - 1993
Skills
Biofuels, Agriculture, Commodity, Renewable Energy, Biomass, Trading, Agribusiness, Risk Management, Alternative Energy, Energy, Strategic Planning, International Trade, Logistics, Business Strategy, Grain, Hedging, Mergers, New Business Development, Operations Management, Budgets, Business Planning, International Business, Start-ups, Supply Chain Management, Commodity Risk..., Cleantech, Process Engineering, Mergers & Acquisitions, Procurement, Contract Management, Management, Business Development, Due Diligence, Product Development, Commercialization, Sustainability, Strategy, Export, Negotiation, Marketing, Commodity Markets
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1983 — 1985
BS, Ag Econ
Gavilon Group, LLC December 2010 - Present
U.S. Grains Council 2009 - 2014
Hawkeye Gold August 2007 - November 2010
US Bio Energy 2005 - 2007
United Bio Energy 2003 - 2005
ICM Marketing Inc 2000 - 2003
ICM, Inc 1994 - 2000
Ag Processing Inc 1985 - 1993
Skills
Biofuels, Agriculture, Commodity, Renewable Energy, Biomass, Trading, Agribusiness, Risk Management, Alternative Energy, Energy, Strategic Planning, International Trade, Logistics, Business Strategy, Grain, Hedging, Mergers, New Business Development, Operations Management, Budgets, Business Planning, International Business, Start-ups, Supply Chain Management, Commodity Risk..., Cleantech, Process Engineering, Mergers & Acquisitions, Procurement, Contract Management, Management, Business Development, Due Diligence, Product Development, Commercialization, Sustainability, Strategy, Export, Negotiation, Marketing, Commodity Markets
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1983 — 1985
BS, Ag Econ
Jaycee Dempsey, MBA, CCEP's U.S. Grains Council Experience October 2005 - March 2007
Job Senior Integrity & Compliance Specialist at Virginia Commonwealth University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Virginia Commonwealth University July 2013 - Present
Virginia Commonwealth University May 2007 - June 2013
U.S. Grains Council October 2005 - March 2007
Marijuana Policy Project February 2005 - September 2005
Cato Institute September 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Behavioral Ethics, Strategic Communications, Employee Training, Development Of..., Graphic Design, Policy, Compliance, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Internal Investigations, Budgets, Website Development, Behavioral Economics, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Training
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University 2007 — 2011
MBA, Managing Innovation, 3.9 GPA
University of Kentucky 2008 — 2010
Certificate of Completion, College Business Management Institute
West Virginia University 2000 — 2004
BA, Economics, 3.8 GPA
Virginia Commonwealth University July 2013 - Present
Virginia Commonwealth University May 2007 - June 2013
U.S. Grains Council October 2005 - March 2007
Marijuana Policy Project February 2005 - September 2005
Cato Institute September 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Behavioral Ethics, Strategic Communications, Employee Training, Development Of..., Graphic Design, Policy, Compliance, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Internal Investigations, Budgets, Website Development, Behavioral Economics, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Training
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University 2007 — 2011
MBA, Managing Innovation, 3.9 GPA
University of Kentucky 2008 — 2010
Certificate of Completion, College Business Management Institute
West Virginia University 2000 — 2004
BA, Economics, 3.8 GPA
Tim Tierney Tim Tierney's U.S. Grains Council Experience July 1996 - December 1999
Job Head Enogen Business and Accounts at Syngenta Seeds
Industry Research
Experience
Syngenta June 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds February 2010 - June 2011
Syngenta Seeds Inc. 2006 - April 2010
Optimum Quality Grains, DuPont 1999 - 2006
U.S. Grains Council July 1996 - December 1999
US Grains Council 1988 - 1998
Skills
Agriculture, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Product Management, New Business Development, Forecasting, Business Development, Sales Management, Marketing, Management, Project Management, International Business, Business Planning, Leadership, Negotiation, Market Analysis, Team Building
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1979 — 1983
Agriculture, Agrigultural Business Management
High School - American School in Japan 1975 — 1978
High School Diploma
Syngenta June 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds February 2010 - June 2011
Syngenta Seeds Inc. 2006 - April 2010
Optimum Quality Grains, DuPont 1999 - 2006
U.S. Grains Council July 1996 - December 1999
US Grains Council 1988 - 1998
Skills
Agriculture, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Product Management, New Business Development, Forecasting, Business Development, Sales Management, Marketing, Management, Project Management, International Business, Business Planning, Leadership, Negotiation, Market Analysis, Team Building
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1979 — 1983
Agriculture, Agrigultural Business Management
High School - American School in Japan 1975 — 1978
High School Diploma
Lori Swieringa Thomas Lori Swieringa Thomas's U.S. Grains Council Experience 1998 - 2000
Job Senior Executive Assistant
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
International Life Sciences Institute March 2009 - Present
International Life Sciences Institute 2008 - March 2009
International Life Sciences Institute 2006 - 2008
International Life Sciences Institute 2000 - 2006
U.S. Grains Council 1998 - 2000
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 1993 - 1998
Skills
Event Planning, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Meeting Planning, Microsoft Excel, Office Administration, Editing, Outlook
Education
Prince George's Community College
Business Administration
International Life Sciences Institute March 2009 - Present
International Life Sciences Institute 2008 - March 2009
International Life Sciences Institute 2006 - 2008
International Life Sciences Institute 2000 - 2006
U.S. Grains Council 1998 - 2000
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 1993 - 1998
Skills
Event Planning, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Meeting Planning, Microsoft Excel, Office Administration, Editing, Outlook
Education
Prince George's Community College
Business Administration
Amanda Clymer Amanda Clymer's U.S. Grains Council Experience May 2015 - August 2015
Job Global Programs Intern at U.S. Grains Council
Industry Food Production
Experience
Truth About Trade & Technology October 2014 - Present
UNL College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Dean's Office February 2014 - Present
U.S. Grains Council May 2015 - August 2015
Rural Futures Institute May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Economics, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Works well in a team, Market Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Community Connections, Teamwork, Public Relations, Fundraising, Agriculture, Community Outreach
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Economics
Truth About Trade & Technology October 2014 - Present
UNL College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Dean's Office February 2014 - Present
U.S. Grains Council May 2015 - August 2015
Rural Futures Institute May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Economics, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Works well in a team, Market Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Community Connections, Teamwork, Public Relations, Fundraising, Agriculture, Community Outreach
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Economics
Nick Tindall Nick Tindall's U.S. Grains Council Experience 2001 - 2002
Job Director of Goverment Affairs AEM
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) June 2008 - Present
National Marine Manufacturers Assoc March 2004 - June 2008
American Farm Bureau Federation 2002 - 2004
US Grains Council 2001 - 2002
Skills
Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Politics, Government, Coalitions, Public Policy, Legislation, Political Campaigns, International Relations, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Political Consulting, Policy, Strategic Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Research, Governmental Affairs, Political Communication, Congress, Media Relations, Political Science, Federal Government
Education
The George Washington University 2002 — 2003
MA, Political Management
University of Northern Iowa 1999 — 2001
BA, Political Science
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) June 2008 - Present
National Marine Manufacturers Assoc March 2004 - June 2008
American Farm Bureau Federation 2002 - 2004
US Grains Council 2001 - 2002
Skills
Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Politics, Government, Coalitions, Public Policy, Legislation, Political Campaigns, International Relations, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Political Consulting, Policy, Strategic Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Research, Governmental Affairs, Political Communication, Congress, Media Relations, Political Science, Federal Government
Education
The George Washington University 2002 — 2003
MA, Political Management
University of Northern Iowa 1999 — 2001
BA, Political Science
Gabriella Siefert Gabriella Siefert's U.S. Grains Council Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Manager, Market and Customer Research at HillRom
Industry Market Research
Experience
Hill-Rom January 2013 - Present
Hill-Rom June 2011 - January 2013
Hill-Rom May 2010 - August 2010
Pella Corporation May 2009 - August 2009
John Brown University 2008 - 2009
U.S. Grains Council May 2008 - August 2008
Camp War Eagle May 2007 - August 2007
Department of Workers Compensation June 2006 - August 2006
South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD) June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Product Development, Forecasting, Marketing, Management, Market Analysis, Program Management, Training, Sales, Direct Marketing, Segmentation, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Product Launch
Education
UNIVERSITY OF IOWAIowa 2009 — 2011
B. TIPPIE SCHOOL, MANAGEMENT
John Brown University 2005 — 2009
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
Hill-Rom January 2013 - Present
Hill-Rom June 2011 - January 2013
Hill-Rom May 2010 - August 2010
Pella Corporation May 2009 - August 2009
John Brown University 2008 - 2009
U.S. Grains Council May 2008 - August 2008
Camp War Eagle May 2007 - August 2007
Department of Workers Compensation June 2006 - August 2006
South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD) June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Product Development, Forecasting, Marketing, Management, Market Analysis, Program Management, Training, Sales, Direct Marketing, Segmentation, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Product Launch
Education
UNIVERSITY OF IOWAIowa 2009 — 2011
B. TIPPIE SCHOOL, MANAGEMENT
John Brown University 2005 — 2009
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
Dale Posthumus Dale Posthumus's U.S. Grains Council Experience July 2000 - July 2005
Job Manager, NOAA Programs at Systems Integration & Development, Inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Systems Integration & Development, Inc. July 2012 - Present
Marlendale Int'l/Martin Language Services February 1991 - Present
Enterprise Solutions Realized, Inc. October 2008 - July 2012
Enterprise Solutions Realized, Inc. May 2008 - October 2008
LinguaLISTek July 2005 - February 2007
U.S. Grains Council July 2000 - July 2005
Michigan Department of Agriculture 1998 - 1999
Merck AgVet December 1991 - November 1994
CIBA-Geigy AG September 1987 - December 1991
USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service February 1980 - September 1987
Skills
Program Management, International Trade, Economic Development, Business Development, Sales Operations, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Management, Management Consulting, Business Analysis, Strategy, Nonprofits, Government, Integration, New Business Development, Analysis, Project Planning, Entrepreneurship, International Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Business Planning
Education
Caledonia HS
Michigan State University
Systems Integration & Development, Inc. July 2012 - Present
Marlendale Int'l/Martin Language Services February 1991 - Present
Enterprise Solutions Realized, Inc. October 2008 - July 2012
Enterprise Solutions Realized, Inc. May 2008 - October 2008
LinguaLISTek July 2005 - February 2007
U.S. Grains Council July 2000 - July 2005
Michigan Department of Agriculture 1998 - 1999
Merck AgVet December 1991 - November 1994
CIBA-Geigy AG September 1987 - December 1991
USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service February 1980 - September 1987
Skills
Program Management, International Trade, Economic Development, Business Development, Sales Operations, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Management, Management Consulting, Business Analysis, Strategy, Nonprofits, Government, Integration, New Business Development, Analysis, Project Planning, Entrepreneurship, International Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Business Planning
Education
Caledonia HS
Michigan State University
Heidi Bringenberg's U.S. Grains Council Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Manager of Global Programs at U.S. Grains Council
Industry International Affairs
Experience
U.S. Grains Council March 2013 - Present
U.S. Grains Council August 2012 - Present
U.S. Grains Council May 2012 - November 2012
Spanish Embassy - Cultural Office January 2012 - June 2012
Skills
International Relations, Spanish, Research, Public Relations, French, English, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Translation, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Event Planning, Policy Analysis, Animal Husbandry, Social Media
Education
The George Washington University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs
Garrison Forest School
Universidad Pontifica Catolica
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
U.S. Grains Council March 2013 - Present
U.S. Grains Council August 2012 - Present
U.S. Grains Council May 2012 - November 2012
Spanish Embassy - Cultural Office January 2012 - June 2012
Skills
International Relations, Spanish, Research, Public Relations, French, English, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Translation, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Event Planning, Policy Analysis, Animal Husbandry, Social Media
Education
The George Washington University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs
Garrison Forest School
Universidad Pontifica Catolica
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
Helen Elmore Helen Elmore's U.S. Grains Council Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Director of Finance and Administration at U.S. Grains Council
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
U.S. Grains Council February 2014 - Present
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind September 1999 - February 2014
U.S. Grains Council June 1987 - August 1999
Skills
Benefits Administration, Organizational..., Human Resources, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Resume Writing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Benefits Negotiation, Internet Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Team Building, Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning
Education
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Kinetics and Leisure Studies
U.S. Grains Council February 2014 - Present
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind September 1999 - February 2014
U.S. Grains Council June 1987 - August 1999
Skills
Benefits Administration, Organizational..., Human Resources, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Resume Writing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Benefits Negotiation, Internet Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Team Building, Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning
Education
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Kinetics and Leisure Studies
Greg Sullivan's U.S. Grains Council Experience May 2015 - August 2015
Job MBA Student and Agricultural Economics Research Assistant at UNL
Industry Market Research
Experience
U.S. Grains Council May 2015 - August 2015
Gavilon Group, LLC June 2014 - August 2014
Quantum Workplace March 2012 - December 2013
Nebraska Methodist College October 2011 - February 2013
Outward Bound Omaha May 2011 - September 2011
St. John's Benedictine Volunteer Corps August 2010 - May 2011
Adventure Programs April 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Website Development, Data Analysis, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Employee Engagement, Community Outreach, Leadership, French, Sales, ArcGIS, Merchandising, Agribusiness, Logistics, Commodity Markets, Agricultural Research, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Survey Methodology, Linguistics
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Northwest A & F University 2014 — 2014
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
University College Cork 2008 — 2008
History, Applied Psychology
Saint John's University 2006 — 2010
BA, Psychology, French, & History
U.S. Grains Council May 2015 - August 2015
Gavilon Group, LLC June 2014 - August 2014
Quantum Workplace March 2012 - December 2013
Nebraska Methodist College October 2011 - February 2013
Outward Bound Omaha May 2011 - September 2011
St. John's Benedictine Volunteer Corps August 2010 - May 2011
Adventure Programs April 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Website Development, Data Analysis, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Employee Engagement, Community Outreach, Leadership, French, Sales, ArcGIS, Merchandising, Agribusiness, Logistics, Commodity Markets, Agricultural Research, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Survey Methodology, Linguistics
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Northwest A & F University 2014 — 2014
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
University College Cork 2008 — 2008
History, Applied Psychology
Saint John's University 2006 — 2010
BA, Psychology, French, & History
Keith M Williams Keith M Williams's U.S. Grains Council Experience August 2010 - April 2011
Job Skilled Leader in Strategic Communications
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
National Turkey Federation May 2013 - Present
Forward Strategy October 2011 - May 2013
U.S. House of Representatives February 2012 - June 2012
U.S. Grains Council August 2010 - April 2011
public policy and news. January 2009 - August 2010
USDA December 2006 - January 2009
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry January 2003 - December 2006
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran June 2004 - December 2004
U.S. House Committee on Agriculture August 1998 - December 2002
U.S. Representative Larry Combest October 1989 - August 1998
Skills
Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Social Media, Spokesperson, Broadcast, Publications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Editing, Writing, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Government, Publicity, Public Speaking, Legislative Relations, Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Politics, Internal Communications, Message Development, Newsletters
Education
Texas Tech University 1975 — 1980
BA, Journalism
National Turkey Federation May 2013 - Present
Forward Strategy October 2011 - May 2013
U.S. House of Representatives February 2012 - June 2012
U.S. Grains Council August 2010 - April 2011
public policy and news. January 2009 - August 2010
USDA December 2006 - January 2009
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry January 2003 - December 2006
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran June 2004 - December 2004
U.S. House Committee on Agriculture August 1998 - December 2002
U.S. Representative Larry Combest October 1989 - August 1998
Skills
Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Social Media, Spokesperson, Broadcast, Publications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Editing, Writing, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Government, Publicity, Public Speaking, Legislative Relations, Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Politics, Internal Communications, Message Development, Newsletters
Education
Texas Tech University 1975 — 1980
BA, Journalism
David Talbot David Talbot's U.S. Grains Council Experience 2001 - 2002
Job Director, International Government Affairs at Eli Lilly and Company
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Eli Lilly and Company January 2008 - Present
PhRMA 2005 - 2008
National Association for Biomedical Research 2004 - 2005
Foundation for Biomedical Research 2003 - 2004
Foundation for Biomedical Research 2002 - 2003
US Grains Council 2001 - 2002
Canadian Blood Services 1999 - 2001
Office of the Leader, PC Party of Canada 1997 - 1999
Skills
Market Access, Trade Policy, Coalition Development, Lobbying, Public Policy, International..., Trade Associations, Pharmaceutical Sales, International Relations, Legislation, Coalitions, Politics, Strategy, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Public Relations, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, European Union, Latin America, Regulatory Affairs, International..., Clinical Development, International Trade, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Planning, Government, Healthcare, Crisis Communications, Policy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Governmental Affairs, Health Policy, Managed Care, Biotechnology, Strategic Communications, Corporate Social..., Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Research, Africa, Public Affairs, Emerging Markets, Intellectual Property, Leadership, Business Strategy, Lifesciences
Education
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa 1992 — 1996
B.Soc.Sc., Political Science
Eli Lilly and Company January 2008 - Present
PhRMA 2005 - 2008
National Association for Biomedical Research 2004 - 2005
Foundation for Biomedical Research 2003 - 2004
Foundation for Biomedical Research 2002 - 2003
US Grains Council 2001 - 2002
Canadian Blood Services 1999 - 2001
Office of the Leader, PC Party of Canada 1997 - 1999
Skills
Market Access, Trade Policy, Coalition Development, Lobbying, Public Policy, International..., Trade Associations, Pharmaceutical Sales, International Relations, Legislation, Coalitions, Politics, Strategy, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Public Relations, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, European Union, Latin America, Regulatory Affairs, International..., Clinical Development, International Trade, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Planning, Government, Healthcare, Crisis Communications, Policy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Governmental Affairs, Health Policy, Managed Care, Biotechnology, Strategic Communications, Corporate Social..., Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Research, Africa, Public Affairs, Emerging Markets, Intellectual Property, Leadership, Business Strategy, Lifesciences
Education
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa 1992 — 1996
B.Soc.Sc., Political Science
Dennis Zeedyk's U.S. Grains Council Experience June 1997 - February 2001
Job Senior Trader at Glycerin Traders LLC
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Glycerin Traders LLC November 2010 - Present
CNFA - Economic Prosperity Initiative November 2010 - September 2011
Indiana Flex Fuels July 2007 - November 2010
CNFA, Inc. 2006 - June 2007
ARD /Linking Agricultural Markets to Producers (LAMP) September 2003 - February 2006
Patriot Farms July 2001 - September 2003
Chemonics /Kosovo Business Support August 2002 - February 2003
International Fertilizer Development Center February 2001 - August 2002
U.S. Grains Council June 1997 - February 2001
Central States Enterprises, Inc. July 1995 - May 1997
Skills
Sustainability, Business Planning, Value Chain Analysis, Negotiation, Strategy, Renewable Energy, Management, Logistics, International..., Project Management, Farms, Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship, Grain, Commodity, Trading, Business Strategy, Export, Alternative Fuels, Rural Development, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Business Development, Capacity Building, Agriculture, Glycerin, Relationship Management, Hiring, Leadership Development, Risk Management, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Machine Operation, Operations Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1995
M.S., Agricultural Economics
The Ohio State University 1989 — 1993
B.S., Agriculture
Instituto Superior de Agricultura 1991 — 1991
Agriculture, Rural Sociology, and Latin American Culture
Fairview High School
Glycerin Traders LLC November 2010 - Present
CNFA - Economic Prosperity Initiative November 2010 - September 2011
Indiana Flex Fuels July 2007 - November 2010
CNFA, Inc. 2006 - June 2007
ARD /Linking Agricultural Markets to Producers (LAMP) September 2003 - February 2006
Patriot Farms July 2001 - September 2003
Chemonics /Kosovo Business Support August 2002 - February 2003
International Fertilizer Development Center February 2001 - August 2002
U.S. Grains Council June 1997 - February 2001
Central States Enterprises, Inc. July 1995 - May 1997
Skills
Sustainability, Business Planning, Value Chain Analysis, Negotiation, Strategy, Renewable Energy, Management, Logistics, International..., Project Management, Farms, Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship, Grain, Commodity, Trading, Business Strategy, Export, Alternative Fuels, Rural Development, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Business Development, Capacity Building, Agriculture, Glycerin, Relationship Management, Hiring, Leadership Development, Risk Management, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Machine Operation, Operations Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1995
M.S., Agricultural Economics
The Ohio State University 1989 — 1993
B.S., Agriculture
Instituto Superior de Agricultura 1991 — 1991
Agriculture, Rural Sociology, and Latin American Culture
Fairview High School
Melisa A. Augusto's U.S. Grains Council Experience March 2009 - January 2010
Job Director of Communications at Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA)
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) March 2015 - Present
National Farmers Union (USA) March 2014 - March 2015
National Farmers Union (USA) January 2010 - March 2014
U.S. Grains Council March 2009 - January 2010
World Wide Sires, Ltd. October 2005 - February 2009
California Milk Advisory Board June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Public Relations, Press Releases, Event Planning, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Internal Communications, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Editing, Blogging, Media Relations, Web Content, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Proofreading, Corporate Communications, Speech Writing, Event Management, Advertising, Marketing, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, International Relations, Budgets, Agriculture, Marketing Strategy
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Agribusiness--international marketing & dairy science
Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) March 2015 - Present
National Farmers Union (USA) March 2014 - March 2015
National Farmers Union (USA) January 2010 - March 2014
U.S. Grains Council March 2009 - January 2010
World Wide Sires, Ltd. October 2005 - February 2009
California Milk Advisory Board June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Public Relations, Press Releases, Event Planning, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Internal Communications, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Editing, Blogging, Media Relations, Web Content, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Proofreading, Corporate Communications, Speech Writing, Event Management, Advertising, Marketing, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, International Relations, Budgets, Agriculture, Marketing Strategy
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Agribusiness--international marketing & dairy science
Jodi Katherine Kiely's U.S. Grains Council Experience January 2008 - January 2009
Job Grants Coordinator, Bipartisan Policy Center
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Asia Trend Magazine April 2015 - Present
Bipartisan Policy Center January 2014 - Present
USO July 2012 - January 2014
Quest, Inc. October 2010 - July 2012
Asian American Chamber of Commerce (Central Florida) August 2010 - November 2011
Quest, Inc. October 2010 - June 2011
Self Employed December 2009 - September 2010
U.S. Grains Council January 2008 - January 2009
Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority August 2004 - August 2007
Korea OECD Multilateral Tax Center/Korea Institute of Public Finance September 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Grant Writing, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Event Planning, Budgets, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Proposal Writing, Newsletters, Grants, Leadership, Training, Editing, Marketing, Volunteer Management, Research, Prospect Research, Grant Management, Stewardship, Program Development, Raiser's Edge, Speech Writing, News Writing, Capital Campaigns, Nonprofits, Government, Community Development
Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Grant Proposal Writing
University of Leeds 2006 — 2009
M.A., Asia Pacific Studies
University of St. Thomas 1996 — 2000
BA, Print Journalism
Foundation Center
Lourdes High School
Asia Trend Magazine April 2015 - Present
Bipartisan Policy Center January 2014 - Present
USO July 2012 - January 2014
Quest, Inc. October 2010 - July 2012
Asian American Chamber of Commerce (Central Florida) August 2010 - November 2011
Quest, Inc. October 2010 - June 2011
Self Employed December 2009 - September 2010
U.S. Grains Council January 2008 - January 2009
Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority August 2004 - August 2007
Korea OECD Multilateral Tax Center/Korea Institute of Public Finance September 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Grant Writing, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Event Planning, Budgets, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Proposal Writing, Newsletters, Grants, Leadership, Training, Editing, Marketing, Volunteer Management, Research, Prospect Research, Grant Management, Stewardship, Program Development, Raiser's Edge, Speech Writing, News Writing, Capital Campaigns, Nonprofits, Government, Community Development
Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Grant Proposal Writing
University of Leeds 2006 — 2009
M.A., Asia Pacific Studies
University of St. Thomas 1996 — 2000
BA, Print Journalism
Foundation Center
Lourdes High School
Bryan Brower's U.S. Grains Council Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Business Manager
Industry Construction
Experience
Kiewit June 2015 - Present
KPMG US January 2015 - March 2015
U.S. Grains Council June 2014 - August 2014
Rembolt Ludtke LLP January 2013 - May 2013
Morrow, Poppe, Watermeier, Lonowski, P.C. August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, InDesign, iMIS, Photoshop, Membership Relations, Logistics Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Social Media, Financial Analysis, Outlook, Sales, Communication, Research
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting, Political Science, Senior
Kiewit June 2015 - Present
KPMG US January 2015 - March 2015
U.S. Grains Council June 2014 - August 2014
Rembolt Ludtke LLP January 2013 - May 2013
Morrow, Poppe, Watermeier, Lonowski, P.C. August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, InDesign, iMIS, Photoshop, Membership Relations, Logistics Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Social Media, Financial Analysis, Outlook, Sales, Communication, Research
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting, Political Science, Senior
Shay Henrion's U.S. Grains Council Experience October 2009 - August 2010
Job Project Coordinator/Collections Manager at Missouri Historical Society
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Missouri Historical Society October 2014 - Present
National Museum of American History September 2011 - September 2014
ARTEX Fine Art Services May 2011 - September 2011
National Museum of Natural History August 2010 - May 2011
The George Washington University June 2010 - May 2011
U.S. Grains Council October 2009 - August 2010
National Museum of American History January 2010 - May 2010
Boston University September 2007 - May 2009
Excavation at Kilteasheen May 2007 - July 2007
Boston University October 2005 - May 2006
Education
The George Washington University 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts, Museum Studies
Boston University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Archaeology; Minors: Art History and Medieval Studies
Missouri Historical Society October 2014 - Present
National Museum of American History September 2011 - September 2014
ARTEX Fine Art Services May 2011 - September 2011
National Museum of Natural History August 2010 - May 2011
The George Washington University June 2010 - May 2011
U.S. Grains Council October 2009 - August 2010
National Museum of American History January 2010 - May 2010
Boston University September 2007 - May 2009
Excavation at Kilteasheen May 2007 - July 2007
Boston University October 2005 - May 2006
Education
The George Washington University 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts, Museum Studies
Boston University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Archaeology; Minors: Art History and Medieval Studies
James Keating James Keating's U.S. Grains Council Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Admissions Counselor at University of Nebraska at Kearney
Industry Political Organization
Experience
University of Nebraska at Kearney July 2013 - Present
NTV News February 2013 - June 2013
U.S. Grains Council May 2012 - August 2012
Buffalo County Community Partners January 2011 - April 2011
Crosby Guenzel, LLP December 2009 - April 2010
Ogallala Baseball Association April 2008 - August 2009
Nebraska Legislature January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, French, Logistics, HTML, Comparative Politics, American Government, Congressional Affairs, International Human..., Public Relations, News Writing, NewsKing, CNN Newsource, CNN Pathfire, Skype, Government, Press Releases, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Community Outreach, Facebook, Politics, Research, Policy Analysis, Student Engagement, Social Networking, Recruiting, American Politics, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Sports, Time Management, Political Science, Social Media
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Political Science and Government
University of Nebraska at Kearney 2009 — 2012
Bachlor's of Arts, Political Science
Ogallala High School 2002 — 2006
Diploma, General Studies
University of Nebraska at Kearney July 2013 - Present
NTV News February 2013 - June 2013
U.S. Grains Council May 2012 - August 2012
Buffalo County Community Partners January 2011 - April 2011
Crosby Guenzel, LLP December 2009 - April 2010
Ogallala Baseball Association April 2008 - August 2009
Nebraska Legislature January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, French, Logistics, HTML, Comparative Politics, American Government, Congressional Affairs, International Human..., Public Relations, News Writing, NewsKing, CNN Newsource, CNN Pathfire, Skype, Government, Press Releases, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Community Outreach, Facebook, Politics, Research, Policy Analysis, Student Engagement, Social Networking, Recruiting, American Politics, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Sports, Time Management, Political Science, Social Media
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Political Science and Government
University of Nebraska at Kearney 2009 — 2012
Bachlor's of Arts, Political Science
Ogallala High School 2002 — 2006
Diploma, General Studies
Patty Groce's U.S. Grains Council Experience 1999 - 2003
Job Vice President of Organizational Development
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Merritt Group June 2003 - Present
U.S. Grains Council 1999 - 2003
New American Schools Development Corporation 1991 - 1998
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Compensation, Organizational..., Career Development, Employee Engagement, Employment Law, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment/Retention, Strategic Planning, Interviewing, Workforce Planning, Organizational..., Benefits, HR Policies, Talent Development, HR Strategy, Onboarding, Employer Branding, Employee Benefits, Performance Appraisal, Team Building, Event Planning, Payroll, Strategic Communications, Talent Management, Deferred Compensation, Internal Communications, Personnel Management, Training, Recruiting, Human Resources, Program Management, Employee Training, Policy
Education
Radford University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science
Annandale High School
Merritt Group June 2003 - Present
U.S. Grains Council 1999 - 2003
New American Schools Development Corporation 1991 - 1998
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Compensation, Organizational..., Career Development, Employee Engagement, Employment Law, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment/Retention, Strategic Planning, Interviewing, Workforce Planning, Organizational..., Benefits, HR Policies, Talent Development, HR Strategy, Onboarding, Employer Branding, Employee Benefits, Performance Appraisal, Team Building, Event Planning, Payroll, Strategic Communications, Talent Management, Deferred Compensation, Internal Communications, Personnel Management, Training, Recruiting, Human Resources, Program Management, Employee Training, Policy
Education
Radford University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science
Annandale High School
Andrew Conner's U.S. Grains Council Experience November 2011 - Present
Job Manager of Global Biotechnology at US Grains Council
Industry
Experience
US Grains Council November 2011 - Present
DC Legislative and Regulatory Services June 2011 - October 2011
BP June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Foreign Policy, International..., Policy Analysis, Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Agriculture, Policy, Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Purdue University 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Agricultural Economics
Middlebury College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
US Grains Council November 2011 - Present
DC Legislative and Regulatory Services June 2011 - October 2011
BP June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Foreign Policy, International..., Policy Analysis, Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Agriculture, Policy, Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Purdue University 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Agricultural Economics
Middlebury College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Mike Deering Mike Deering's U.S. Grains Council Experience March 2007 - March 2010
Job Executive Vice President at Missouri Cattlemen's Association
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Missouri Cattlemen's Association September 2012 - Present
National Cattlemen's Beef Association May 2010 - September 2012
U.S. Grains Council March 2007 - March 2010
American Farm Bureau Federation 2006 - 2007
Western Livestock Journal 2005 - 2006
Oklahoma State University 2004 - 2005
Osborn & Barr Communications 2004 - 2004
Columbia Missourian 2003 - 2004
KBIA Radio 2003 - 2004
Skills
Media Relations, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Editing, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, Association Management, Governmental Affairs, Grassroots Lobbying, Agribusiness, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Government, Marketing, Nonprofits, Politics, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Publications, Research, Speech Writing, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Community Development
Education
Chiang Mai University 2005 — 2005
Post Graduate Studies, Agriculture
Oklahoma State University 2004 — 2005
MS, Agricultural Communications
University of Missouri-Columbia 2002 — 2004
BS, Journalism/Ag Journalism
Northeastern Oklahoma 2000 — 2002
Associates, Agricultural Economics
Missouri Cattlemen's Association September 2012 - Present
National Cattlemen's Beef Association May 2010 - September 2012
U.S. Grains Council March 2007 - March 2010
American Farm Bureau Federation 2006 - 2007
Western Livestock Journal 2005 - 2006
Oklahoma State University 2004 - 2005
Osborn & Barr Communications 2004 - 2004
Columbia Missourian 2003 - 2004
KBIA Radio 2003 - 2004
Skills
Media Relations, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Editing, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, Association Management, Governmental Affairs, Grassroots Lobbying, Agribusiness, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Government, Marketing, Nonprofits, Politics, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Publications, Research, Speech Writing, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Community Development
Education
Chiang Mai University 2005 — 2005
Post Graduate Studies, Agriculture
Oklahoma State University 2004 — 2005
MS, Agricultural Communications
University of Missouri-Columbia 2002 — 2004
BS, Journalism/Ag Journalism
Northeastern Oklahoma 2000 — 2002
Associates, Agricultural Economics
Jonathan Weiss, CPA Jonathan Weiss, CPA's U.S. Grains Council Experience November 2011 - Present
Job Manager of Domestic Accounting at U.S. Grains Council
Industry Accounting
Experience
U.S. Grains Council November 2011 - Present
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens June 2011 - November 2011
U.S. Pharmacopeia August 2010 - June 2011
U.S. Pharmacopeia February 2008 - August 2010
U.S. Wheat Associates June 2001 - February 2008
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Oracle, Sage, Solomon, FRX
Education
American University 2008 — 2010
MSA, Accounting
University of Maryland College Park 1992 — 1996
BS, Finance
U.S. Grains Council November 2011 - Present
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens June 2011 - November 2011
U.S. Pharmacopeia August 2010 - June 2011
U.S. Pharmacopeia February 2008 - August 2010
U.S. Wheat Associates June 2001 - February 2008
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Oracle, Sage, Solomon, FRX
Education
American University 2008 — 2010
MSA, Accounting
University of Maryland College Park 1992 — 1996
BS, Finance
John Mentis, Realtor's U.S. Grains Council Experience 1998 - 1999
Job #1 Agent 2014 & Sales Mgr., Long & Foster Arlington
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Long & Foster Real Estate August 2015 - Present
Long & Foster Real Estate August 2003 - Present
USA Rice Federation 2002 - 2003
USA Rice Federation 2002 - 2003
USA Rice Federation 2000 - 2001
U.S. Grains Council 1998 - 1999
U.S. Agricultural Export Development Council 1995 - 1998
American Forest & Paper Association 1994 - 1995
American Forest & Paper Association 1990 - 1995
National Forest Products Association 1987 - 1990
Skills
Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Condos, First Time Home Buyers, Relocation, Arlington homes & condos, Washington, D.C. homes..., Certified Relocation..., Listing agent, Investment Properties, Sellers, Buyer's Agent, Referrals, Residential Homes, Listings, Move Up Buyers, Buyers, Real Property, Townhomes, Single Family Homes
Education
The George Washington University
M.A., International Affairs
University of Delaware 1981 — 1985
B.A., International Relations
Long & Foster Real Estate August 2015 - Present
Long & Foster Real Estate August 2003 - Present
USA Rice Federation 2002 - 2003
USA Rice Federation 2002 - 2003
USA Rice Federation 2000 - 2001
U.S. Grains Council 1998 - 1999
U.S. Agricultural Export Development Council 1995 - 1998
American Forest & Paper Association 1994 - 1995
American Forest & Paper Association 1990 - 1995
National Forest Products Association 1987 - 1990
Skills
Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Condos, First Time Home Buyers, Relocation, Arlington homes & condos, Washington, D.C. homes..., Certified Relocation..., Listing agent, Investment Properties, Sellers, Buyer's Agent, Referrals, Residential Homes, Listings, Move Up Buyers, Buyers, Real Property, Townhomes, Single Family Homes
Education
The George Washington University
M.A., International Affairs
University of Delaware 1981 — 1985
B.A., International Relations
Stan Barrett Stan Barrett's U.S. Grains Council Experience 1989 - 1994
Job Director of Membership and Education Services at American Seed Trade Association
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
American Seed Trade Association May 2014 - Present
Industrial Research Institute April 2011 - April 2014
International Foodservice Distributors Association 2000 - 2011
National Contract Management Association 1998 - 2000
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) 1997 - 1998
Snack Food Association 1995 - 1997
US Grains Council 1989 - 1994
Foreign Agricultural Service 1987 - 1989
Skills
Membership Retention, Member Retention, Association Management, Database Management, Member Recruitment, Member Engagement..., Revenue Generation, Volunteer Committee..., Recruiting, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Retaining Customers, Nonprofits, Database Admin, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Fundraising, Strategy, Strategies, Customer Engagement, Management, Product Development, Budgets, Public Relations, Media Relations, Trade Shows, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Research, Non-profit..., International Relations, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Sponsorship, Market Research, Market Planning, Social Networking, Event Management
Education
Texas A&M University 1980 — 1987
BS/MAG, Animal Science/Ag Economics
American Seed Trade Association May 2014 - Present
Industrial Research Institute April 2011 - April 2014
International Foodservice Distributors Association 2000 - 2011
National Contract Management Association 1998 - 2000
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) 1997 - 1998
Snack Food Association 1995 - 1997
US Grains Council 1989 - 1994
Foreign Agricultural Service 1987 - 1989
Skills
Membership Retention, Member Retention, Association Management, Database Management, Member Recruitment, Member Engagement..., Revenue Generation, Volunteer Committee..., Recruiting, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Retaining Customers, Nonprofits, Database Admin, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Fundraising, Strategy, Strategies, Customer Engagement, Management, Product Development, Budgets, Public Relations, Media Relations, Trade Shows, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Research, Non-profit..., International Relations, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Sponsorship, Market Research, Market Planning, Social Networking, Event Management
Education
Texas A&M University 1980 — 1987
BS/MAG, Animal Science/Ag Economics
Edith Munro's U.S. Grains Council Experience February 1995 - December 1999
Job at Edith Munro Communications
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Edith Munro Communications 2009 - Present
Iowa Corn Growers Association 2000 - 2009
U.S. Grains Council February 1995 - December 1999
Corn Refiners Association June 1983 - January 1994
Congressman Floyd Fithian 1975 - 1983
Congressman Floyd Fithian 1975 - 1983
Skills
Copywriting, Newsletters, Journalism, Media Relations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Photography, Presentations (Writing..., Editing, Graphics, Public Speaking, News Writing, Speech Writing, Publications, Magazines, Web Content, Agriculture, Publicity, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Agribusiness, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Feature Articles
Education
The George Washington University 1977 — 1980
M.A, Government Relations
Purdue University Calumet 1971 — 1973
Teaching Certification, Secondary Education in English, Social Studies
Earlham College 1966 — 1971
B.A., History, Political Science double major
Edith Munro Communications 2009 - Present
Iowa Corn Growers Association 2000 - 2009
U.S. Grains Council February 1995 - December 1999
Corn Refiners Association June 1983 - January 1994
Congressman Floyd Fithian 1975 - 1983
Congressman Floyd Fithian 1975 - 1983
Skills
Copywriting, Newsletters, Journalism, Media Relations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Photography, Presentations (Writing..., Editing, Graphics, Public Speaking, News Writing, Speech Writing, Publications, Magazines, Web Content, Agriculture, Publicity, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Agribusiness, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Feature Articles
Education
The George Washington University 1977 — 1980
M.A, Government Relations
Purdue University Calumet 1971 — 1973
Teaching Certification, Secondary Education in English, Social Studies
Earlham College 1966 — 1971
B.A., History, Political Science double major
Adam Briddell's U.S. Grains Council Experience 2002 - 2004
Job Associate Pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
First United Methodist Church Eugene, OR July 2015 - Present
Asbury United Methodist Church July 2013 - June 2015
Bethesda United Methodist Church July 2012 - June 2013
Wesley Theological Seminary August 2009 - May 2012
U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee January 2005 - March 2010
USGC 2002 - 2004
U.S. Grains Council 2002 - 2004
Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Social Media, Research, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Editing, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Legislative Relations
Education
Wesley Theological Seminary 2009 — 2012
Master of Divinity (MDiv), Urban Ministry
Georgetown University 2002 — 2004
MA, International Relations and National Security Studies
University of Northern Iowa 1998 — 2002
BA, Political Science
Valley HS 1994 — 1998
Diploma
First United Methodist Church Eugene, OR July 2015 - Present
Asbury United Methodist Church July 2013 - June 2015
Bethesda United Methodist Church July 2012 - June 2013
Wesley Theological Seminary August 2009 - May 2012
U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee January 2005 - March 2010
USGC 2002 - 2004
U.S. Grains Council 2002 - 2004
Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Social Media, Research, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Editing, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Legislative Relations
Education
Wesley Theological Seminary 2009 — 2012
Master of Divinity (MDiv), Urban Ministry
Georgetown University 2002 — 2004
MA, International Relations and National Security Studies
University of Northern Iowa 1998 — 2002
BA, Political Science
Valley HS 1994 — 1998
Diploma
Lisa Nichols's U.S. Grains Council Experience June 2006 - October 2007
Job Registration Specialist at Loveland Products Inc.
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Loveland Products, Inc. February 2014 - Present
American Seed Trade Association October 2007 - October 2013
U.S. Grains Council June 2006 - October 2007
CropLife America December 2004 - June 2006
Lehigh University May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Policy Analysis, Budgeting, Contract Management, Administration, Documentation, Program Management, Strategic Analysis, Market Development, Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Contract Negotiation, Writing, Policy, Microsoft Office, Proposal Writing, Problem Solving, Excel, Logistics, Budget Management, Government Relations, Budgets, Analysis, Research, Nonprofits, International Relations, Project Management, Business Strategy, Public Policy, Science, Project Planning, Ecology, Microsoft Excel, International..., Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Strategic Communications, Environmental Awareness, Corn, Agribusiness, Biofuels, Climate Change, Management, Leadership, Strategy, Government, Public Speaking
Education
Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) 2015 — 2017
Class 12, Professional Development and Leadership
American University 2004 — 2006
Master of Science; Science Master's, Applied Science; Professional Science Masters Program; Environmental Science and Assessment
Lehigh University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Ecology
Loveland Products, Inc. February 2014 - Present
American Seed Trade Association October 2007 - October 2013
U.S. Grains Council June 2006 - October 2007
CropLife America December 2004 - June 2006
Lehigh University May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Policy Analysis, Budgeting, Contract Management, Administration, Documentation, Program Management, Strategic Analysis, Market Development, Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Contract Negotiation, Writing, Policy, Microsoft Office, Proposal Writing, Problem Solving, Excel, Logistics, Budget Management, Government Relations, Budgets, Analysis, Research, Nonprofits, International Relations, Project Management, Business Strategy, Public Policy, Science, Project Planning, Ecology, Microsoft Excel, International..., Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Strategic Communications, Environmental Awareness, Corn, Agribusiness, Biofuels, Climate Change, Management, Leadership, Strategy, Government, Public Speaking
Education
Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) 2015 — 2017
Class 12, Professional Development and Leadership
American University 2004 — 2006
Master of Science; Science Master's, Applied Science; Professional Science Masters Program; Environmental Science and Assessment
Lehigh University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Ecology
Kevin Natz's U.S. Grains Council Experience June 1999 - October 2007
Job Vice President at National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Industry Government Administration
Experience
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives April 2009 - Present
USDA January 2008 - January 2009
U.S. Grains Council June 1999 - October 2007
Sparks Companies, Inc. May 1995 - June 1999
Skills
Agriculture, Government, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, International Trade, International..., Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Program Management, Public Relations, Policy, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Commodity, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Program Development, Editing, International Relations, Legislative Relations, Politics, Analysis, Strategy, Research, Grassroots Organizing, Social Media, Speech Writing, Economics, Economic Development, Public Affairs, Political Campaigns, Coalitions, Crisis Communications, Legislation, Political Consulting, Community Development, Federal Government, Political Communication, Message Development, Political Science, Proposal Writing, Diplomacy, Spokesperson, Association Management, Grants, Energy Policy, Public/private..., Corporate Social...
Education
Ithaca College 1986 — 1990
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives April 2009 - Present
USDA January 2008 - January 2009
U.S. Grains Council June 1999 - October 2007
Sparks Companies, Inc. May 1995 - June 1999
Skills
Agriculture, Government, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, International Trade, International..., Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Program Management, Public Relations, Policy, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Commodity, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Program Development, Editing, International Relations, Legislative Relations, Politics, Analysis, Strategy, Research, Grassroots Organizing, Social Media, Speech Writing, Economics, Economic Development, Public Affairs, Political Campaigns, Coalitions, Crisis Communications, Legislation, Political Consulting, Community Development, Federal Government, Political Communication, Message Development, Political Science, Proposal Writing, Diplomacy, Spokesperson, Association Management, Grants, Energy Policy, Public/private..., Corporate Social...
Education
Ithaca College 1986 — 1990
Shannon Schaffer's U.S. Grains Council Experience Director of Communication & MembershipU.S. Apple Association2003 - June 2007
Job Director of Membership at U.S. Grains Council
Industry Farming
Experience
U.S. Grains Council Director of Communication & MembershipU.S. Apple Association2003 - June 2007
Education
Northern State University 1989 — 1993
U.S. Grains Council Director of Communication & MembershipU.S. Apple Association2003 - June 2007
Education
Northern State University 1989 — 1993
Cheri Johnson's U.S. Grains Council Experience July 2002 - April 2007
Job Public Relations Director at Woodruff Sweitzer
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Woodruff Sweitzer September 2014 - Present
CJ Communications LLC July 2009 - Present
Weber Shandwick January 2011 - August 2014
Broadhead + Co April 2007 - July 2009
U.S. Grains Council July 2002 - April 2007
FEED & GRAIN Magazine February 2001 - July 2002
Foremost Farms USA April 1998 - February 2001
The Edgerton Reporter March 1993 - April 1998
The New Ulm Journal June 1991 - March 1993
The Spectator 1988 - 1991
Skills
Public Relations, Journalism, Broadcast, Media Relations, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Marketing, Storytelling, Advertising, Blogging, Event Planning, Content Strategy, Editing, New Media, Creative Direction, Creative Writing, Event Management, Online Marketing
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), Strategic Communications Management
Wisconsin Rural Leadship Program 1999 — 2002
BA, Journalism / PR
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts degree, journalism (print)
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communications
Shell Lake High School 1982 — 1986
High School Diploma
Woodruff Sweitzer September 2014 - Present
CJ Communications LLC July 2009 - Present
Weber Shandwick January 2011 - August 2014
Broadhead + Co April 2007 - July 2009
U.S. Grains Council July 2002 - April 2007
FEED & GRAIN Magazine February 2001 - July 2002
Foremost Farms USA April 1998 - February 2001
The Edgerton Reporter March 1993 - April 1998
The New Ulm Journal June 1991 - March 1993
The Spectator 1988 - 1991
Skills
Public Relations, Journalism, Broadcast, Media Relations, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Marketing, Storytelling, Advertising, Blogging, Event Planning, Content Strategy, Editing, New Media, Creative Direction, Creative Writing, Event Management, Online Marketing
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), Strategic Communications Management
Wisconsin Rural Leadship Program 1999 — 2002
BA, Journalism / PR
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts degree, journalism (print)
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communications
Shell Lake High School 1982 — 1986
High School Diploma
Floyd Gaibler's U.S. Grains Council Experience 2010 - Present
Job Director of Trade Policy and Biotecnology at U.S. Grains Council
Industry Government Relations
Experience
U.S. Grains Council 2010 - Present
Bell Bioenergy, Inc. January 2009 - December 2009
US Department of Agriculture March 2003 - January 2009
Lesher and Russell, Inc. June 2001 - January 2003
Agricultural Retailers Association January 1994 - June 2001
International Dairy Foods Association January 1990 - 1993
National Cheese Institute/American Butter Institute 1988 - 1993
U.S. Department of Agriculture 1985 - 1988
U.S. Department of Agriculture 1983 - 1985
U.S. House Committee on Agriculture 1981 - 1983
Skills
International Trade, Agriculture, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Agribusiness, Policy, Government, Strategic Planning, International..., Strategic Communications, Legislative Relations, Economics, Public Relations, Media Relations, Public Speaking, International Relations, Non-profits, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Commodity, Risk Management, Analysis, Economic Development, Strategy, Management, Grassroots Organizing, Research, Federal Government, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Program Management, Speech Writing, Politics, Coalitions, Foreign Policy, Legislation, Budgets, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Trading, Public Affairs, Community Development
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1968 — 1974
B.S.; M.S., Agricultural Economics
U.S. Grains Council 2010 - Present
Bell Bioenergy, Inc. January 2009 - December 2009
US Department of Agriculture March 2003 - January 2009
Lesher and Russell, Inc. June 2001 - January 2003
Agricultural Retailers Association January 1994 - June 2001
International Dairy Foods Association January 1990 - 1993
National Cheese Institute/American Butter Institute 1988 - 1993
U.S. Department of Agriculture 1985 - 1988
U.S. Department of Agriculture 1983 - 1985
U.S. House Committee on Agriculture 1981 - 1983
Skills
International Trade, Agriculture, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Agribusiness, Policy, Government, Strategic Planning, International..., Strategic Communications, Legislative Relations, Economics, Public Relations, Media Relations, Public Speaking, International Relations, Non-profits, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Commodity, Risk Management, Analysis, Economic Development, Strategy, Management, Grassroots Organizing, Research, Federal Government, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Program Management, Speech Writing, Politics, Coalitions, Foreign Policy, Legislation, Budgets, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Trading, Public Affairs, Community Development
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1968 — 1974
B.S.; M.S., Agricultural Economics
Chris Corry's U.S. Grains Council Experience 1999 - Present
Job Technical Coordinator at U.S. Grains Council
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
U.S. Grains Council 1999 - Present
U.S. Grains Council 1990 - 1999
U.S. Grains Council June 1987 - June 1990
Education
Sam Houston State University 1978 — 1981
B.S., Agriculture
U.S. Grains Council 1999 - Present
U.S. Grains Council 1990 - 1999
U.S. Grains Council June 1987 - June 1990
Education
Sam Houston State University 1978 — 1981
B.S., Agriculture
Michael Zorger's U.S. Grains Council Experience December 2011 - January 2013
Job Associate at The Cohen Group
Industry Government Administration
Experience
The Cohen Group January 2013 - Present
U.S. Grains Council December 2011 - January 2013
U.S. Grains Council June 2010 - December 2011
U.S. House of Representatives; The Honorable Shelley Moore Captio (R-WV2) April 2010 - May 2010
The Old Brick Playhouse September 2009 - April 2010
USDA Rural Development May 2008 - August 2008
United States Senate: The Honorable Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) May 2007 - July 2007
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2005 — 2009
B.A., Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE); Political Concentration
The Cohen Group January 2013 - Present
U.S. Grains Council December 2011 - January 2013
U.S. Grains Council June 2010 - December 2011
U.S. House of Representatives; The Honorable Shelley Moore Captio (R-WV2) April 2010 - May 2010
The Old Brick Playhouse September 2009 - April 2010
USDA Rural Development May 2008 - August 2008
United States Senate: The Honorable Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) May 2007 - July 2007
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2005 — 2009
B.A., Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE); Political Concentration
Thomas Dorr's U.S. Grains Council Experience October 2009 - July 2012
Job President at Thomas C. Dorr & Associates, Inc. Ltd.
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Thomas C. Dorr & Associates, Inc. Ltd. August 2012 - Present
US Grains Council October 2009 - July 2012
Thomas C. Dorr & Associates, Inc. Ltd. January 2009 - September 2009
USDA Rural Developement April 2001 - November 2008
Dorr's Pine Grove Farm Co. January 1971 - April 2001
Education
Morningside College 1964 — 1969
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 2.8-2.9
Marcus Community School 1960 — 1964
High School
Thomas C. Dorr & Associates, Inc. Ltd. August 2012 - Present
US Grains Council October 2009 - July 2012
Thomas C. Dorr & Associates, Inc. Ltd. January 2009 - September 2009
USDA Rural Developement April 2001 - November 2008
Dorr's Pine Grove Farm Co. January 1971 - April 2001
Education
Morningside College 1964 — 1969
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 2.8-2.9
Marcus Community School 1960 — 1964
High School
Wailohia Woolsey's U.S. Grains Council Experience May 2005 - August 2005
Job Gov't Security Specialist
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
Oracle Corporation February 2010 - Present
Sun Microsystems March 2009 - February 2010
Robbins Gioia August 2005 - March 2009
U.S. Grains Council May 2005 - August 2005
Maasai American Organization May 1999 - May 2003
Randi Korn and Associates March 2001 - June 2001
Skills
DoD, Project Planning, Security, Government, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Policy, Research, Budget, Risk Management, Proposal Writing, Team Leadership, SDLC, Security Clearance, Management, Budgets
Education
Macquarie University 2003 — 2005
MA, Applied Anthropology
Christopher Newport University 1999 — 2003
BA, Sociology
Oracle Corporation February 2010 - Present
Sun Microsystems March 2009 - February 2010
Robbins Gioia August 2005 - March 2009
U.S. Grains Council May 2005 - August 2005
Maasai American Organization May 1999 - May 2003
Randi Korn and Associates March 2001 - June 2001
Skills
DoD, Project Planning, Security, Government, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Policy, Research, Budget, Risk Management, Proposal Writing, Team Leadership, SDLC, Security Clearance, Management, Budgets
Education
Macquarie University 2003 — 2005
MA, Applied Anthropology
Christopher Newport University 1999 — 2003
BA, Sociology
Kenneth Kindler's U.S. Grains Council Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Manager, Ag Customer Team Land O'Lakes
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Land O'Lakes October 2012 - Present
Dow AgroSciences 2006 - 2012
U.S. Grains Council 2007 - 2009
GROWMARK, Inc. March 2004 - June 2006
Illinois Corn Growers Assn 2000 - 2004
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Bioenergy, Market Analysis, Agricultural Chemicals, Agricultural Economics, International Trade, Biotechnology, Agricultural Policy, New Business Development, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Agriculture, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Agribusiness, Business Planning, Agronomy, Business Strategy, Product Development, Biofuels, Crop Protection, Market Research, Management
Education
Purdue University 1984 — 1986
MS, Agricultural Economics
Land O'Lakes October 2012 - Present
Dow AgroSciences 2006 - 2012
U.S. Grains Council 2007 - 2009
GROWMARK, Inc. March 2004 - June 2006
Illinois Corn Growers Assn 2000 - 2004
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Bioenergy, Market Analysis, Agricultural Chemicals, Agricultural Economics, International Trade, Biotechnology, Agricultural Policy, New Business Development, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Agriculture, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Agribusiness, Business Planning, Agronomy, Business Strategy, Product Development, Biofuels, Crop Protection, Market Research, Management
Education
Purdue University 1984 — 1986
MS, Agricultural Economics
Wes Robinson's U.S. Grains Council Experience 1991 - 1997
Job Director Corporate Business Development at John Deere
Industry Machinery
Experience
John Deere July 2013 - Present
John Deere September 2011 - July 2013
John Deere April 2007 - September 2011
Purina Mills 1998 - 2005
U.S. Grains Council 1991 - 1997
Skills
Mergers, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Due Diligence, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, Agribusiness, Valuation, M&A experience, Negotiation, Joint Ventures, Capital Structure, Rating Agency Relations, Liquidity Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Agriculture, Cross-functional Team..., Market Analysis, Strategy, International Business, Forecasting, Product Development
Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 1987 — 1989
MBA, Finance and Marketing
Oklahoma State University 1983 — 1987
Agriculture, Animal Science
John Deere July 2013 - Present
John Deere September 2011 - July 2013
John Deere April 2007 - September 2011
Purina Mills 1998 - 2005
U.S. Grains Council 1991 - 1997
Skills
Mergers, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Due Diligence, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, Agribusiness, Valuation, M&A experience, Negotiation, Joint Ventures, Capital Structure, Rating Agency Relations, Liquidity Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Agriculture, Cross-functional Team..., Market Analysis, Strategy, International Business, Forecasting, Product Development
Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 1987 — 1989
MBA, Finance and Marketing
Oklahoma State University 1983 — 1987
Agriculture, Animal Science
Julie James Umstead's U.S. Grains Council Experience 2005 - 2006
Job Contract Producer at U.S. Department of State
Industry Media Production
Experience
U.S. Department of State 2003 - Present
U.S. Grains Council 2005 - 2006
JWM Productions, Ward TV, others 2000 - 2005
ORF 1993 - 1997
Reuters, Associated Press, Deutsche Welle, others 1993 - 1997
WLUK-TV 1992 - 1993
KXJB-TV 1990 - 1991
Education
University of Southern California 1997 — 2000
MA, Anthropology
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1988 — 1992
BS, Mass Communication
U.S. Department of State 2003 - Present
U.S. Grains Council 2005 - 2006
JWM Productions, Ward TV, others 2000 - 2005
ORF 1993 - 1997
Reuters, Associated Press, Deutsche Welle, others 1993 - 1997
WLUK-TV 1992 - 1993
KXJB-TV 1990 - 1991
Education
University of Southern California 1997 — 2000
MA, Anthropology
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1988 — 1992
BS, Mass Communication
Keith Finney's U.S. Grains Council Experience 2008 - 2011
Job Merchant at Tharaldson Ethanol
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Tharaldson Ethanol November 2008 - Present
John Stewart & Associates, Inc January 2008 - Present
Clifford Merchandising Group, LLC 2007 - Present
U.S. Grains Council 2008 - 2011
U.S. Grains Council 2008 - 2011
Tharaldson Ethanol LLC 2008 - 2011
Verde Bioproducts January 2008 - September 2010
Red Trail Energy August 2006 - October 2007
Alton Grain Terminal 2000 - 2007
Skills
Wheat, Corn, Grain, Soybean, Hedging, Commodity Risk..., Commodity, Agribusiness, Trading, Ethanol, Agriculture, Import, Export, Commodity Markets, International Trade, Management, Negotiation, Logistics, Options, Strategic Planning
Education
Humboldt St-Vincent 1959 — 1995
High School
Bemidji State University 1972 — 1973
Tharaldson Ethanol November 2008 - Present
John Stewart & Associates, Inc January 2008 - Present
Clifford Merchandising Group, LLC 2007 - Present
U.S. Grains Council 2008 - 2011
U.S. Grains Council 2008 - 2011
Tharaldson Ethanol LLC 2008 - 2011
Verde Bioproducts January 2008 - September 2010
Red Trail Energy August 2006 - October 2007
Alton Grain Terminal 2000 - 2007
Skills
Wheat, Corn, Grain, Soybean, Hedging, Commodity Risk..., Commodity, Agribusiness, Trading, Ethanol, Agriculture, Import, Export, Commodity Markets, International Trade, Management, Negotiation, Logistics, Options, Strategic Planning
Education
Humboldt St-Vincent 1959 — 1995
High School
Bemidji State University 1972 — 1973
Rebecca Fecitt's U.S. Grains Council Experience July 2008 - August 2010
Job Agricultural Trade Specialist
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Foreign Agricultural Service November 2011 - Present
U.S. Grains Council July 2008 - August 2010
Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA December 1999 - July 2008
Skills
International Trade, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Government, Policy, International..., Agriculture, Research, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Commodity, Foreign Policy, Economic Development, Economics, Spanish, Analysis, Agribusiness, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Export, International Business, Negotiation, Capacity Building
Education
American University 1984 — 1988
Foreign Agricultural Service November 2011 - Present
U.S. Grains Council July 2008 - August 2010
Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA December 1999 - July 2008
Skills
International Trade, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Government, Policy, International..., Agriculture, Research, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Commodity, Foreign Policy, Economic Development, Economics, Spanish, Analysis, Agribusiness, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Export, International Business, Negotiation, Capacity Building
Education
American University 1984 — 1988
Keith Long's U.S. Grains Council Experience September 1990 - June 1998
Job Director, Office of International Marketing at Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 2000 - Present
US Grains Council September 1990 - June 1998
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1987 — 1989
MBA, International Business
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Dairy Science
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 2000 - Present
US Grains Council September 1990 - June 1998
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1987 — 1989
MBA, International Business
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Dairy Science
Dennis Kitch's U.S. Grains Council Experience December 1999 - August 2001
Job Focus on Sustainability in Construction and Operations
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
ADI Mobile Health July 2008 - September 2012
US Grains Council December 1999 - August 2001
US Grains Council July 1996 - August 2001
Skills
Operations Management, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Budgeting, Inventory Management, International Relations, Biotechnology, Energy Policy, Alternative Energy, Recycling, International Trade, International Sales, Quality Assurance, Interpretation, Intellectual Property, Risk Management, Turnaround, Government Liaison, IP Stewardship, Sustainability..., Budgets, Sustainability, Energy Audits, Energy Conservation, Sustainable Business, Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency
Education
上智大学 / Sophia University 1972 — 1974
History
ADI Mobile Health July 2008 - September 2012
US Grains Council December 1999 - August 2001
US Grains Council July 1996 - August 2001
Skills
Operations Management, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Budgeting, Inventory Management, International Relations, Biotechnology, Energy Policy, Alternative Energy, Recycling, International Trade, International Sales, Quality Assurance, Interpretation, Intellectual Property, Risk Management, Turnaround, Government Liaison, IP Stewardship, Sustainability..., Budgets, Sustainability, Energy Audits, Energy Conservation, Sustainable Business, Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency
Education
上智大学 / Sophia University 1972 — 1974
History
Emily Byron's U.S. Grains Council Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Global Program Coordinator
Industry Research
Experience
U.S. Grains Council January 2015 - Present
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) February 2014 - August 2014
Gettysburg College February 2013 - May 2013
Gettysburg College Center for Public Service January 2012 - May 2013
Gettysburg College May 2012 - December 2012
One World Education May 2012 - August 2012
Gettysburg College May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
International Relations, Spanish, Politics, Research Analysis, Stata, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Editing, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Facebook, Tutoring, Data Analysis, Research, Public Relations, SPSS, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Teaching, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Community Service, Grant Writing, Microsoft Word, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Qualitative Research, Writing, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Political Science, Program Evaluation, Event Management
Education
King's College, University of London 2013 — 2014
Master's degree, Religious Studies
Gettysburg College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Globalization Studies
Danville High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma
U.S. Grains Council January 2015 - Present
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) February 2014 - August 2014
Gettysburg College February 2013 - May 2013
Gettysburg College Center for Public Service January 2012 - May 2013
Gettysburg College May 2012 - December 2012
One World Education May 2012 - August 2012
Gettysburg College May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
International Relations, Spanish, Politics, Research Analysis, Stata, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Editing, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Facebook, Tutoring, Data Analysis, Research, Public Relations, SPSS, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Teaching, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Community Service, Grant Writing, Microsoft Word, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Qualitative Research, Writing, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Political Science, Program Evaluation, Event Management
Education
King's College, University of London 2013 — 2014
Master's degree, Religious Studies
Gettysburg College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Globalization Studies
Danville High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma
Jing Yuan's U.S. Grains Council Experience 1997 - 2012
Job Experienced Administration Executive, Data Analyst and China Market Development Coordinator
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Dignity Health January 2015 - March 2015
Dignity Health December 2013 - March 2014
Keefe Consulting Inc. October 2012 - October 2013
U.S. Grains Council 1997 - 2012
Kerry Properties Limited January 1997 - August 1997
Skills
Microsoft Certified..., Mandarin, Accounting, Travel Management, Budgets, Process Improvement, International Trade, Problem Solving, Analitical, Chinese Translation, Payroll, Project Planning, Time Management, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Agribusiness, Auditing, China Business..., Government, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, International..., Strategic Planning, Export, Business Development, Business Strategy, Chinese, Finance, Administration
Education
Folsom Lake College 2014 — 2015
Early Childhood Education and Teaching, A
University of Sydney 2002 — 2003
Master's degree, Project Management
Capital Normal University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
Dignity Health January 2015 - March 2015
Dignity Health December 2013 - March 2014
Keefe Consulting Inc. October 2012 - October 2013
U.S. Grains Council 1997 - 2012
Kerry Properties Limited January 1997 - August 1997
Skills
Microsoft Certified..., Mandarin, Accounting, Travel Management, Budgets, Process Improvement, International Trade, Problem Solving, Analitical, Chinese Translation, Payroll, Project Planning, Time Management, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Agribusiness, Auditing, China Business..., Government, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, International..., Strategic Planning, Export, Business Development, Business Strategy, Chinese, Finance, Administration
Education
Folsom Lake College 2014 — 2015
Early Childhood Education and Teaching, A
University of Sydney 2002 — 2003
Master's degree, Project Management
Capital Normal University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
Renee Demirci's U.S. Grains Council Experience May 2005 - November 2007
Job Arbitration Specialist at Progressive Insurance
Industry Insurance
Experience
Progressive Insurance November 2010 - Present
Progressive Insurance July 2008 - November 2010
U.S. Grains Council May 2005 - November 2007
U.S. Grains Council September 2004 - May 2005
National Association of Manufacturers June 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Budgets
Education
John Carroll University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Major/Political Science Minor, Cum Laude
Progressive Insurance November 2010 - Present
Progressive Insurance July 2008 - November 2010
U.S. Grains Council May 2005 - November 2007
U.S. Grains Council September 2004 - May 2005
National Association of Manufacturers June 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Budgets
Education
John Carroll University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Major/Political Science Minor, Cum Laude