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Mollie Ruf

Creative Communication Admin
Mollie 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.

If you could travel anywhere in the United States right now, where would it be? Apollo Beach, Florida to see my parents	What did you do for your favorite childhood birthday? A pirate party complete with a treasure hunt on our 200 acres in Missouri
Coke or Pepsi? COKE	What's your favorite Broadway musical? Thoroughly Modern Millie

Vince Versaci

Data Analyst
As 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.

What's your most embarrassing moment? Having my leg stitched up after attempting to climb down my apartment building.	What's the best bargain you've ever found at a garage sale or thrift store? I bought my first recording equipment off ebay®.
What's the best costume you've ever worn? A Nintendo® GameBoy made of cardboard.	What habit are you most proud of breaking? ABBA dance parties

Todd Amstein

Controller/ 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.

What was your first job? Working on the farm. We had about 1,000 acres of crop land and about 1,000 acres of pasture land to support our 500 head of registered Hereford cattle and 1,000 head feedlot operation.	What's your favorite children's book? Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? by Dr. Seuss. I like springing into a rhyming line from this book any time one of my kids is complaining about something.
What's your favorite office supply? I like them all!	If you could live in any home on a television series, what would it be? The estate in Hawaii on Magnum PI called "Robin's Nest."

Sheryl Lippard

Executive Assistant
As 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!)

What's the most interesting biography you've ever read? On Writing by Stephen King. He is one strange guy.	What's the most memorable class you've ever taken? "Dating Quilts" I learned what poison green is and what cheddar is... extremely interesting.
What is your favorite tree? Sequoias	What's your favorite office supply? My coffee mug (that counts right?)

Amy Eggleston

Jr Graphic Designer
Amy 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.

What do you do for fun outside of work? Anything outdoors (though I’ve only gone once, I love skydiving!), drawing, and thrift store/antique shopping.	What's the best costume you've ever worn? A few years ago, my roommates and I were the Three Blind Mice for Halloween.
What's the most memorable class you've ever taken? Freshman English in college. I developed an appreciation for writing that I never had before.	What's your favorite formof exercise? Playing basketball

Michael Uetz

Principal
Michael 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.

What do you do fofun outside of work? Ride horseback, work out, watch movies, read, and spend time with friends and family.	If you had to be named after one of the 50 states, which would it be? North/South Dakota. I always like the name Dakota. We use it in all the registrations for our foals on the ranch in ND.
If you could go to Disney World with any celebrity alive today, who would it be? Jack Black. He'd make the visit hysterical.	What did you eat for lunch yesterday? Celery sticks, a turkey and ham sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat and a peach yogurt.

Meredith Collins

Jr. Account Executive
Meredith 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!)

What's the best costume you've ever worn? Pippi Longstocking - I used a coat hanger to braid my hair and make it stick out on both sides of my head!	What was your first job? My first "real" job was a typist/writer/photographer for a small newspaper. Before that, I worked at my dad's office filing and typing.
If you could travel anywhere in the United States right now, where would it be? Hawaii	Are you afraid of heights? I didn't think I was until I climbed the Eiffel Tower.

Lauren Zuber

Graphic Designer
Lauren 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.

If you could travel anywhere in the United States right now, where would it be? I have had a craving to visit Santa Fe, NM and Arizona for some time now; maybe since it's been raining here so much lately.	Have you ever been in a food fight? When I was in college it turned into a tradition to rub cake all over the person's face if it was their birthday. They usually fought back.
What's your favorite office supply? Monkeys	How did you meet your spouse? Michael was hiding a dead fish in my room. It was love at first sight.

Lynn Paulson

Market Research Coordinator
Lynn 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.

What's your favorite children's book? If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff and Felicia Bond. I think that it teaches great values and is very sweet.	What's the best costume you've ever worn? My sister loves to throw theme parties, one was an 80s prom party. I got an 80s dress from a thrift store, bought vibrant makeup and my hairstylist gave me the biggest 80s poofy hair.
Apple or pumpkin pie? Pumpkin everything! I wait all year for pumpkin foods to come back out from hiding.	If you could be an animal what would you be? I would be a panda. They're sooooo cute.

Karen Shearer

Strategic Account Director
Karen 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.)

If you could have a super power what would it be? The power to heal people	What's your favorite office supply? A Uni-ball Signo 0.38 pen
What's your most embarrassing moment? I ripped the back of my skirt at a trade show. I stood against the wall, as my colleague found a raincoat for me. Folks were coming down the escalator. I just kept saying, "Welcome to the first floor. We're glad to have you here."	How did you meet your spouse? He called me about a motorcycle.

Kristy Finley

Advertising Coodinator
Kristy 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.

What do you do for fun outside of work? I always enjoy spending time with my family. We like to play games and spend time outdoors. During the summer, I enjoy spending time on the lake or in the pool.	Have you ever been in a food fight? I wish, or does my husband smearing wedding cake in my face count?
What did you do for your favorite childhood birthday? Kart Ranch - rode go-karts and played miniature golf.	What's your favorite TV show? "Reality" TV

Jo Ann Natt

Copywriter
Jo 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.

If you could go to Disney world with any celebrity today, who would it be? Oprah	Vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry milkshake? Coffee milkshake!
What habit are you most proud of maintaining? Flossing!	What's the best costume you've ever worn? 60s go-go girl

Julie Murphy

Market Research Manager
Julie 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.

What's your favorite children's book? I'll Love You Forever by Robert Munsch	Are you afraid of heights? For sure. I won't even get up on a ladder.
If you could have a super power what would it be? Clone myself	Who's your favorite muppet? Fozzie the Bear

Hilary Mayclin

Account Executive
Hilary 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.

How did you meet your spouse? We met on a blind date at a Cleveland Cavaliers game. I had tickets and it was my idea to go. As luck would have it, I learned later, my husband's favorite sport is basketball.	What is your favorite TV or radio commercial/ad campaign of all time? The ESPN commercial withthe Ohio State boy and the Michigan girl kissing - the tagline was "without sports this wouldn't be disgusting."
If you could be any animal, what would you be? A monkey. In addition to being adorable, they are smart, curious, and strong.	What do you do for fun outside of work? Gardening, cooking, traveling, spending time with family and friends.

Colleen Holland

Account Executive
As 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!

What do you do for fun outside of work? Cooking Club, Dinner Club, Intramural volleyball and floor hockey, Book Club…to name a few!	If you could live in any home on a television series, what would it be? Modern Family. It’s never boring!
What did you do for your favorite childhood birthday? My birthday is the day before Halloween and I love my birthday. We celebrate Happy Colloween every year.	If you could travel anywhere in the United States right now, where would it be? West. I’ve always wanted to go to Montana and I love Colorado. It’s just so relaxing.

Caroline Ahn

Public Relations Manager, Social Networker
Caroline 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!)

What's your favorite Broadway musical? Les Miserables	If you could have a super power, what would it be? Mind control. Jedi style.
What's the best bargain you've ever found at a garage sale or thrift store? I bought a beautiful Dulce & Gabbana dress for $40 at a consignment store in Boston. High fashion on a budget!	What do you do for fun outside of work? I run along Chicago's beautiful lakefront, practice yoga, blog about beauty products and dine out a lot.

Danette Amstein

Principal
Danette 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.

How did you meet your spouse? Because of my roommate's need for a shop vac.	Describe the weirdest dream you've had that you remember. Michael and I owned a swanky hair salon in the desert!
What's the most interesting biography you've read? Go Home and Tell by Bertha Smith. It's about a woman missionary to China in the early 1900s. It was fascinating!	What is your favorite form of exercise? Kickboxing

Adamo

Creative Communication Director
Adamo (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!