Mollie RufCreative Communication AdminMollie Ruf is the Creative Communication Team Administrative Assistant. She is a crackerjack organizer, superb juggler and top notch follow-through-er, which makes her the perfect person to keep things running smoothly. Prior to joining Midan, Mollie worked for 3 years as the Education Administrative Assistant at Blumenthal Performing Arts, where she was responsible for coordinating educational and community outreach programs. |
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Vince VersaciData AnalystAs the Data Analyst, Vince interprets rows and rows of numbers and assigns them meaning that helps our clients make important business decisions. Vince is very comfortable swimming in the data pool. |
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Todd AmsteinController/ C.I.O.Todd is the Controller and Chief Information Officer. Along with managing the firm’s finances, Todd is the Computer Guru responsible for keeping our monitors glowing and our servers humming. |
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Sheryl LippardExecutive AssistantAs the Executive Assistant in the Statesville office, Sheryl is responsible for keeping Danette up to date with invoicing and budgeting. She also supports the Creative Communication Team. (It is true– Sheryl runs the place!) |
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Amy EgglestonJr Graphic DesignerAmy is the Junior Graphic designer and brings both web and print experience to the position. Prior to joining Midan, she worked for four years as a freelance consultant, lending her design and illustration talents to a range of projects, including publication layout and small business branding. |
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Michael UetzPrincipalMichael is a Managing Principal in the Chicago office, where he oversees the work of the Market Research Team. Michael’s long-term connection with the meat industry started on his family’s ranch in North Dakota and blossomed during his time at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. His understanding of the complete meat channel combined with his market research expertise gives our meat industry clients a competitive edge. |
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Meredith CollinsJr. Account ExecutiveMeredith is a Junior Account Executive for Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. She’s the ultimate train conductor with the project management skills you need to keep everything running on track. (And she does it all with a smile!) |
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Lauren ZuberGraphic DesignerLauren is our Graphic Designer who makes everything we produce look amazing. From print materials to website design, Lauren knows how to create big impact with visual communications. |
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Lynn PaulsonMarket Research CoordinatorLynn is the Market Research Coordinator who helps keep the Research Team on target. Lynn’s our bloodhound; she can track down information and won’t leave a trail until she finds what’s she’s looking for. |
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Karen ShearerStrategic Account DirectorKaren is the Strategic Account Director. She has spent the majority of her career involved with the pork industry, focused on improving the meat case shopping experience for consumers. Karen’s wealth of industry knowledge enables her to provide critical strategic planning for our clients. (Her quick wit also provides welcome comic relief at Midan.) |
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Kristy FinleyAdvertising CoodinatorKristy is the Advertising Coordinator responsible for ad placements in trade publications and on social media sites. She is also the “Photo Shoot Coordinator Extraordinaire” who makes sure every detail is perfect in our mouth-watering professional meat photographs. |
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Jo Ann NattCopywriterJo Ann is the Copywriter who gives voice to our clients’ messages. She’s a chameleon who can craft an e-newsletter article one day and sales brochure copy the next. Jo Ann is also the webmaster responsible for content for Midan and client websites. |
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Julie MurphyMarket Research ManagerJulie is the Market Research Manager who handles our consumer research. It’s no surprise her favorite questions are “Why?” and “How?” When you want to get a read on consumer attitudes and behaviors, Julie’s your girl. Prior to joining Midan, Julie spent 5 years at Cramer-Krasselt as a Strategic Planner for CPG brands. |
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Hilary MayclinAccount ExecutiveHilary is the Account Executive for Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. You’re in good hands with Hilary – she is detail-oriented with a strong meat industry background. Her previous experience includes 10 years at Cargill managing key accounts. |
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Colleen HollandAccount ExecutiveAs the Account Executive for the National Pork Board, Colleen lives and breathes retail pork. She is responsible for working closely with the National Pork Board’s Retail Team to keep fresh pork front and center in the meat case. Oink! |
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Caroline AhnPublic Relations Manager, Social NetworkerCaroline manages our Public Relations and Social Media efforts. It’s her job to ensure that the industry is all a-twitter about what’s happening with our clients, both in trade publications and on social media platforms. (It’s a good thing Caroline’s a social butterfly who is skilled at wooing the media!) |
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Danette AmsteinPrincipalDanette is a Managing Principal located in the Statesville office, where she lends strategic direction to the Midan Creative Communication and Public Relations Teams. Danette has had a lifelong love for the meat industry that started on her family’s farm in Kansas, grew during her involvement with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and state beef organizations, and continues today in her passionate work for our meat industry clients. |
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AdamoCreative Communication DirectorAdamo (yes, that is his real full name!) brings creative flair and considerable expertise to his position as Creative Communication Director. Prior to joining Midan, he managed in-house creative development for The Coca-Cola Company for 10 years. Adamo is all about bringing more “wow” to our projects! |
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Mollie Ruf
Vince Versaci
Todd Amstein
Sheryl Lippard
Amy Eggleston
Michael Uetz
Meredith Collins
Lauren Zuber
Lynn Paulson
Karen Shearer
Kristy Finley
Jo Ann Natt
Julie Murphy
Hilary Mayclin
Colleen Holland
Caroline Ahn
Danette Amstein
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