Mckinnie & Co
Principal
Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts Jul 2010 - Oct 2011
Executive Director
Mckinnie & Co Mar 2008 - Aug 2010
Consulting
Far West Agribusiness Association Nov 1989 - Feb 2008
President
Iowa Fertilizer and Chemical Association Nov 1987 - Oct 1989
Communications Director
Education:
Iowa State University 1970 - 1973
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Communications
Iowa State University 1971 - 1973
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Skills:
Leadership Event Planning Strategic Planning Program Management Community Outreach Start Ups Training Management Budgets Fundraising Nonprofits Non Profits Public Speaking Event Management Leadership Development Newsletters Public Relations Team Building Agriculture Analysis Project Planning Community Development Government Strategic Communications Customer Service Marketing Strategy Marketing Communications Sustainability Media Relations Organizational Development Project Management Social Media Strategy Strategic Thinking Policy Proposal Writing Negotiation Budgeting Government Relations Grant Writing Volunteer Management Customer Relations Corporate Communications Press Releases Program Development Issues Management Internal Communications Entrepreneurship Budget Management Conferences
Certifications:
Certified Association Executive American Society of Association Executives
Mar 2008 to 2000 PrincipleWashington Association of Sewer & Water Districts
Jul 2010 to Oct 2011 Serving as Executive DirectorFar West Agribusiness Association Spokane, WA Nov 1989 to Feb 2008 Executive Director/PresidentIowa Fertilizer & Chemical Association Des Moines, IA Oct 1987 to Oct 1989 Communications DirectorWhite Farm Equipment Company Oak Brook, IL Nov 1979 to Feb 1981 Marketing Promotions ManagerFarm Progress Show Indianapolis, IN Mar 1975 to Oct 1979 ManagerIndiana Prairie Farmer Magazine Indianapolis, IN Jun 1973 to Mar 1975 Assistant Indiana Editor
Education:
Institute for Organizational Management 2000 CommerceIowa State University Ames, IA 1973 Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Journalism