Ken Colombini Email & Phone Number

Greater St. Louis Area

Developing and implementing communications strategies and tactics to support the mission and objectives of the leading national trade association for the ethanol industry.- Social media leadership saw a 65% audience increase across Top 3 channels (Twitter/X, Facebook and LinkedIn) over five years, including a 600%+ increase in LinkedIn followers.- Secured top media placements in a competitive environment, including major outlets such as AP, New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. - Earned high-value guest op-ed placements for leadership in top regional newspapers as well as DC media such as The Hill and RealClear Energy.- Led annual ethanol industry outlook publication process, created new annual year-in-review publication for RFA and graphic timeline for the organization's 40th anniversary in 2021.

Greater St. Louis Area

Provided communications support to various clients, including serving as senior associate for local PR firm. Maintain a personal blog on writing, PR and corporate communications at https://communicationsclarity.wordpress.com.

Greater St. Louis Area

Led multiple-award-winning media and public relations team for national agriculture trade association representing the interests of more than 300,000 farming families, reaching internal, consumer and policymaker audiences. - Personally recognized as a “Top 10” and “Must Follow” influencer for my industry on Twitter, with more than 6,400 followers. Drove organization leadership to expand presence as social media and mobile technology emerged as new digital communications tools. - Served on staff team managing national convention and trade show that doubled in size to nearly 10,000 overall attendees in 2016, with a 97 percent overall approval rating. - Helped create and lead the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, the largest joint agriculture industry reputation program, with nearly 100 affiliates across the sector.

Greater St. Louis Area

Provided freelance public relations services to clients, with a focus on corporate social responsibility. Wrote freelance features and profiles for the Business section of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Greater St. Louis Area

Coordinated support between Consumer Affairs, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs departments, providing communications counsel related to policy and environmental opportunities and challenges.

Greater St. Louis Area

Prepared speeches, testimony, video scripts and other written materials for senior executives, including CEO and Chairman of the Board. Managed corporate website and production of annual report.

Greater St. Louis Area

Developed internal and external communications on corporate social responsibility. Led creation, maintenance and redesign of issue-specific websites.

Sacramento, California Area

Directed all public and media relations for a major state agency that oversees 200+ state parks statewide. Reorganized communications office to bolster consistent and strategic statewide outreach.

Sacramento, California Area

Produced and managed media strategy for members of the Assembly's majority caucus. Supervised staff in providing written, graphic, and broadcast services for state lawmakers.

Sacramento, California Area

Prepared speeches and other communications for the Governor of California.

Sacramento, California Area

Sacramento, California Area

B.A., Liberal Arts

Graduate Studies, English