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Charlie Arnot’s career in public relations, communications and journalism has been quite diverse. In addition to consulting with leading companies and associations on issues management, communications and public affairs, he co-authors a weekly column for Feedstuffs, the nations leading agri-business newspaper and speaks internationally on industry issues.
Prior to founding CMA he was vice president of communications and public affairs for Premium Standard Farms, responsible for all internal and external communication, government relations and issues management.
Earlier in his career he worked for a public relations agency, was an award winning radio journalist and worked in video and film, including “The War Room”, the 1992 documentary on the first Clinton campaign for President. Charlie grew up in southeast Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Journalism degree.Contact Charlie Arnot |  |
Roxi Beck brings public relations and marketing strategy experience to the CMA team. She was formerly an Account Executive with Osborn & Barr where she worked with a broad range of agricultural clients. She also worked in student and public relations at Coe College. Roxi joined CMA in 2007.Roxi holds Bachelor’s degrees in Public Relations and Psychology from Coe College. Contact Roxi Beck |  |
Kerry Burtman provides administrative and technical support to the CMA team. Kerry spent 23 years on active duty with the United States Air Force as a personnel technician and manager. After his retirement, Kerry worked at the Kansas City Star and at Premium Standard Farms as an Executive Assistant. He joined CMA in 2006.Kerry’s military recognitions included Personnel Manager of the Year. He was also recognized by the Partnership for Children for his management of the Hooked On Books program while at the Kansas City Star. Contact Kerry Burtman |  |
Mark comes to CMA from Fleishman-Hillard where he was responsible for a variety of agribusiness and food system clients at both their Kansas City and Dallas offices. His work there was recognized by the Public Relations Society of America and the National Agriculture Marketing Association. Mark holds a Master of Science in Journalism and Mass Communications from Kansas State University. Contact Mark Crouser |  |
Jim Fallon brings a deep background of public relations expertise to a wide range of leading food system clients.
With more than 15 years of experience in public relations counseling, Jim helps clients anticipate, prepare for and respond to potential situations that could prove harmful to their overall reputation or threaten their freedom to operate. His experiences include guiding clients through major product recalls, helping clients respond to external threats, and helping clients navigate anti-trust allegations. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Contact Jim Fallon |  |
Terry served for 16 years as the Executive Vice President of the Indiana Pork Producers Council and the Indiana Pork Advocacy Coalition, including public policy experience at the state and national levels. He has also held positions with the U.S. Grains Council in Washington, D.C. and Vienna, Austria and with Vigortone Ag Products. Terry has additional experience with association development and management in more than 20 years of consulting with churches and other not-for-profits at the local, state, national and international levels. He is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), a member of the American Society of Association Executives, past officer of the Indiana Society of Association Executives, former President and board member of the Indiana Livestock Alliance, and a former instructor with Dale Carnegie Training. Terry is a graduate of Purdue University, which recognized him in 2005 with their Distinguished Animal Science Alumni Award. Contact Terry Fleck |  |
Cliff Gauldin has a wide range of experience in broadcast and print journalism. He co-authors the weekly Hog Industry Insider column for Feedstuffs Weekly, writes client newsletters and trains clients in media relations. Prior to joining CMA in 2004, Cliff spent ten years in Communications and Public Affairs at Premium Standard Farms following a career in broadcast journalism.Cliff graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor’s in Journalism Contact Cliff Gauldin |  |
Carol joined the CMA staff in 2007 with more than 13 years of experience in agricultural communications, public relations and food marketing. Carol was formerly Marketing Manager for Premium Standard Farms where she supervised new product launches. She also worked in Communications and Public Affairs where she implemented employee and public relations events. Carol has served on the National Pork Board and the Missouri Pork Association boards of directors. She is the past president of the University of Missouri Ag Alumni Association and currently serves on the Governing Board of the Mizzou Alumni Association. She is a graduate of the Missouri's Ag Leadership of Tomorrow Class IX and a past member of its board of directors. Carol holds a Bachelors degree in Agriculture from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Contact Carol Hein |  |
Jana McGuire brings wide-ranging experience in video/audio production, writing, media relations, media training, event planning and crisis communications management to the CMA team. She is a veteran journalist and communications expert with background in broadcast news and public relations. After stints in radio and television news early in her career, she joined the Office of Public Relations at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). She has done freelance work for such clients as ABC and NBC News, and "America's Most Wanted." Jana hosted an award-winning news program on Nebraska Educational Television and served as an adjunct faculty member teaching professional communication for the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Jana earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Contact Jana McGuire |  |
Beth Anne Mumford supports CMA clients with public relations outreach and public policy expertise. Early in her career, Beth Anne worked in Washington, DC as a legislative aide and for a leading agricultural lobbying firm. She was Director of Public Affairs for the North Carolina Pork Council for six years and has been a member of the CMA team since 2004. Beth Anne holds a Bachelor’s in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia. Contact Beth Anne Mumford |  |
Randa joined CMA in 2005, where she is responsible for financial oversight and human resources administration. Randa was formerly self-employed in the building trades for several years. She also spent ten years with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in operations analysis and financial planning.Randa holds a BS in Business Administration (Economics) from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Contact Randa Niederhauser |  |
Allyson served as Public Affairs Manager for the Western Operations division of Murphy Brown, LLC, the nation's largest pork producer. She managed internal company communications, including newsletters and other activities for operations in eight states, tracked legislation and managed lobbyists and legal teams, represented the company during litigation and dispute resolution and served as the company representative with state and national commodity groups. Allyson is a board member of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa and the Missouri Pork Assocation. She holds a BS in Marketing from Oral Roberts University. Contact Allyson Perry |  |
Gary Reckrodt brings extensive experience to CMA clients in the areas of agricultural communications, public affairs, agricultural finance and production agriculture. He spent five years managing public affairs and communications for Seaboard Foods in addition to eight years in Government Relations with Farmland Industries. Gary joined CMA in 2005.Gary holds a BS in Agricultural Economics from Northeast Missouri State University and is an alumnus of Missouri’s Ag Leadership of Tomorrow program. Contact Gary Reckrodt |  |
