Livestock industry professional well versed in issues such as foreign animal disease, state/federal regulations, and activist pressure. Expertise in association membership engagement and funneling of information to pertinent stakeholders. Experience in working with wide swaths of interests moving towards a common goal.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Director, Producer Services (MI, IN OH)
National Pork Producers Council
Des Moines, IA
07.2021 - Current
Serves as relationship manager between NPPC and hundreds of producer members in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio
Works with three state pork associations on providing member communications, sharing information, and advocacy efforts
Solicits grassroots policy suggestions from members for use in both state and federal initiatives and conversations
Speaks on behalf of NPPC at industry events and meetings
Assists in developing future leaders for the U.S. pork industry
Regularly discusses major livestock issues with stakeholders
Agribusiness Reporter
Mid-West Farm Report
Madison, WI
05.2019 - 05.2021
Produced daily livestock and grain market reports for statewide radio network
Wrote articles on industry news and happenings
Interviewed producers, lawmakers, agency partners, consumers, and thought leaders within Wisconsin agriculture
Producer, The Highway
Sirius XM
Nashville, TN
05.2018 - 05.2019
Developed content that would be used on-air during the Music Row Happy Hour with Buzz Brainard
Prepped on-air host for interviews and scheduled guests
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