Respected Leader of developing industry funded marketing programs to build demand for Beef and Veal in the marketplace. Also, leader in working with food industry professionals throughout the United States to support producers, processors and marketers of high quality proteins for consumers. Dean obtained his Certified Association Executive CAE designation by the American Society of Association Executives in June, 2006. This Association Professional designation has been earned by only a few in… Show more Respected Leader of developing industry funded marketing programs to build demand for Beef and Veal in the marketplace. Also, leader in working with food industry professionals throughout the United States to support producers, processors and marketers of high quality proteins for consumers. Dean obtained his Certified Association Executive CAE designation by the American Society of Association Executives in June, 2006. This Association Professional designation has been earned by only a few in the Beef Industry and Agricultural community. Show less

Helped lead all Beef Checkoff funded Veal Programs nationally while working closely with 45 State Beef Councils and veal industry investors including retailers, foodservice operators, veal producers and processors and marketers of US and imported Veal products. Served as spokesperson for the Beef Industry and became one of only a few Certified Association Executives in the Beef Industry in the last 25 years.

I lead a diverse marketing team of federal and state initiatives to promote Ohio Agriculture from Federal/State Grading and Inspection, Market News and serving as a spokesperson for the Director of Agriculture and the Governor of Ohio. Help promote Ohio agriculture both through marketing domestically and internationally.