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After graduating with a degree in Communication and Marketing from The University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio I moved back to my hometown of Peoria and began working in television. I then worked in radio sales, management and went on to run sales operations for radio stations in three states. In 2003, I formed Central States Media. As the president and operating partner I have a win-win philosophy for all internal and external communication. I currently manage and oversee marketing communication programs for clients in a variety of fields with an emphasis in medical and legal. I love the people and culture at Central States Media and strive to work relentlessly for existing and new clients. My passion for strong communication concepts are the driving force behind the team’s success at Central States Media.

I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree in Education Studies with double minor in Psychology and Communications from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. After graduating, I moved back to my hometown of Peoria and began working as a project manager at Central States Media. I quickly felt right at home managing multiple marketing campaigns and implementing marketing strategies. I love the creative aspect of marketing, relationships I build with clients and the ever- changing marketing field. I look forward to building my career at Central States Media!

I was raised in Peoria and upon graduation from high school I continued my education at Bradley University. I recently graduated with my degree in Communications and a double minor in Marketing and Sociology. I have a strong passion for creativity and a dedication to building relationships with clients. As a Junior Project Manager, I look forward to all of the opportunities to help clients develop and maximize their marketing efforts with Central States Media.

I graduated from Monmouth College with a double major in English and Communications. While earning my degree I interned for a television station and found that I loved media and marketing. In 2004 I began working for a group of radio stations with Ann Johnston and Mike Rea. I then joined Central States Media since early 2009 and am responsible for all print production, invoicing, payables and payroll.

Before studying graphic design at Illinois Central College, I began my higher education as an electrical engineering and mathematics major. Upon my career move, I now create innovative online marketing tools for a wide range of clients… from landing pages encouraging immediate conversions, to complex database-driven sites. I collaborate closely with my fellow marketing team members to design aesthetically pleasing websites while programming for functionality and increased search optimization.

I earned a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communication from Western Illinois University where I also studied marketing and art. I started as an intern at Central States Media and within the last two years have been responsible for developing logos, collateral materials including brochures, annual reports, etc., advertisements for print and outdoor as well as designing and programming for websites and e-mail marketing. As art director, I keep creativity and marketing strategy in mind in order to exceed client expectations.

After attending Illinois State University and Iowa State University with degrees in Information Technology, I immediately began working in the communications field. I have built, managed and owned radio stations throughout Illinois, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York for over 25 years. As a managing partner at Central States Media, my responsibilities include coordinating IT and Internet structure, new business development and management all client/agency relationships.