Resume

WORK EXPERIENCE:

MISSOURI PARTNERSHIP, St. Louis, MO

9/2015-10/2022

CMO

The Missouri Partnership is a public-private economic development partnership designed to increase the visibility of Missouri as a globally competitive business location and attract new jobs and investment to the state.

We promote Missouri’s strategic location, globally connected infrastructure, stable fiscal atmosphere, competitive business and labor costs, certified work-ready communities, highly-skilled and hard working talent, quality of life, reliable and inexpensive energy, available and affordable real estate, aggressive and performance-based incentives, and statewide commitment to attracting companies and investment.

Our expert team provides direct support to companies interested in investing in Missouri and we work statewide to connect companies with the best locations and solutions for their business goals.

ELASTICITY, St. Louis, MO

10/2012-9/2015

Chief Communications Officer

MONSANTO COMPANY, St. Louis, MO

10/2007-10/2012

Social Media/SYPA Strategy & Creative Lead – 05/2011-09/2012

Corporate E-Communication Lead – 08/2010-05/2011

Internal Communication Lead – 10/2007-07/2010

ALLSUP INC, Belleville, IL

02/2006-09/2007

Manager of Public Affairs

JMM INC, Fenton, MO

12/2002-01/2006

Public Relations Director

RAD INC, Fenton, MO

01/2000-12/2002

Media/Government Relations Director

RADIO INDUSTRY, St. Louis, MO

11/1992-06/2002

Air Talent/Production Talent
* KFTK, 97.1 FM (Emmis Communications).
* WXTM, 104.1 FM (Emmis Communications).
* WALC, 104.1 FM (Emmis Communications).
* The Steve and DC Morning Show, 104.1 FM (Emmis Communications).
* KJSL, AM630 (Crawford Broadcasting).
* KSIV, AM1320 (Bott Broadcasting).

AWARDS, EDUCATION, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

* 42 communication awards including 11 MarComs, 11 Hermes, 4 Tellys, and 4 Avas.
* Washington University – BS Global Leadership and Management.
* President’s Volunteer Service Award, Lifetime – President George W. Bush.
* President’s Volunteer Service Award, 2011 – President Barack Obama.
* Eagle Scout – 1993.
* 30+ years communication, audio editing and radio experience.
* 25+ years television, newspaper and web experience.
* PR & Marketing Lead – Spirit of St. Louis Air Show.
* Published author.