In my role with the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, I promote the Hannibal, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area, engaging with site selectors and business prospects to highlight our region's potential. I lead multi-organizational efforts in workforce development and transportation, manage incentive programs like Missouri OneStart and Chapter 100 Industrial Bonds, and actively represent the region at prominent conferences and trade shows. My strategic initiatives include the… Show more In my role with the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, I promote the Hannibal, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area, engaging with site selectors and business prospects to highlight our region's potential. I lead multi-organizational efforts in workforce development and transportation, manage incentive programs like Missouri OneStart and Chapter 100 Industrial Bonds, and actively represent the region at prominent conferences and trade shows. My strategic initiatives include the development of a “quality of life” digital marketing campaign to enhance workforce retention and recruitment.At the Marion Ralls Regional Port Authority, I oversee the development of a 400-acre industrial site along the Mississippi River, managing $2.5 million in state and federal infrastructure funding and leading a $700,000 EPA Brownfield Coalition Grant project. My focus is on leveraging our port’s strategic location to drive economic impact and sustainability. Show less

Previously, as an Entrepreneurship Specialist and Small Business Development Center Director, I provided essential support to over 100 businesses annually in Northeast Missouri. I played a pivotal role in starting 15 new businesses and securing over $12 million in financing, offering guidance on financing, succession planning, and risk management. I also spearheaded the Ignite initiative, an entrepreneurial ecosystem program designed to foster networking and education for emerging entrepreneurs.

GRA for MU Extension's Regional Economic and Entrepreneurial Development Program. Responsibilities center around improving economic viability and prosperity throughout the state of Missouri. Day to day responsibilities include creating presentation materials, managing social media accounts, organizing and dissecting data, communicating with remote County Engagement Specialists and working in the Adobe Suites.

• Cleaned raw data from 341 key informant interviews and 928 healthcare provider surveys regarding rural healthcare & rural wealth creation• Analyzed and coded qualitative data using NVivo software• Identified key themes regarding economic development and its relationship to health care provision in rural communities• Contributed to an Economic Information Bulletin to be published Spring 2021

- Create and conduct market research surveys regarding Missouri alternative crops- Present to and meet with prospective students interested in majoring in Agribusiness Management- Generate marketing and promotional materials for the department- Facilitate relationships between alumni, students, and faculty

- Integrate customer pricing agreements into JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software for time sensitive fuel price generation- Generate quantity and sales reports used to assess company performance- Further automate sales order generation to prevent inconsistency

Coordinate visits from C-suite level professionals to the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. The professionals are typically graduates of a CAFNR program and offer a valuable perspective to students within our fourteen majors. The "Executives in Residence" visit classrooms, meet with faculty, and participate in informal discussion with students. The program aims to foster learning and present students with opportunities not received within a traditional classroom.

Facilitated on-site implementation of LeeO application software for the purpose of recording genetic data in the commercial test herd• Coordinated an enhancement to Genetic Line Development Solution Software throughout the software life cycle• Collaborated with multiple areas of the business to successfully implement new software processes and procedures within the genetics division