Bio
Experience
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Musgrave Marketing & Public Relations
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Lenexa, KS
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President/CEO
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Jan 2000 - Present
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Lenexa, KS
Since 2000 I have developed and delivered thoughtful, engaging and effective communications campaigns for area businesses, civic organizations, health care providers, educational institutions, public officials and more.
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Parris Communications
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Kansas City, MO
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Vice President/Strategic Planning
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2005 - Aug 2013
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Kansas City, MO
Parris Communications represents some of Greater Kansas City's top corporations, civic leaders and non-profit institutions. I provided strategic planning and direction for our outstanding clients.
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Staff Director
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2004 - Dec 2012
Citizens for Higher Education advocates on behalf of the Greater Kansas City business community for quality higher education as a driver of high quality jobs and economic prosperity in our region.
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Vice President, External Affairs and Marketing Consultant
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Jan 1992 - Jan 2000
Developed, managed and implemented the marketing and communications strategies that led to the restoration of Kansas City’s Union Station and creation of Science City. Member of the senior campaign team and communications director of the successful Bi-state Cultural District election in 1996.
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Vice President
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Jan 1990 - Jan 1992
Managed department responsible for providing public relations services to key agency clients including Blockbuster Video, Heart of America McDonald’s Restaurants, Wal-Mart, Armour Foods and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Vice President
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Jan 1986 - Jan 1990
Corporate Relations Managed 12-person department responsible for corporate public relations, employee communications, community affairs, corporate contributions, sponsorships and events.
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U.S. Congress and Executive Branch
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Jan 1977 - Jan 1986
Served as press secretary and chief of staff to former U.S. Congressman Tom Coleman of Missouri, then as a member of President Ronald Reagan’s Senior Executive Service assigned to the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Rural Electrification Administration. Named Top Congressional Press Secretary, 1979.
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Professional Journalist
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Kansas City Star, Townsend Communications, Fremont (NB) Tribune
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Newspaper reporter and editor
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1971 - 1977
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Kansas City Star, Townsend Communications, Fremont (NB) Tribune
Working journalist and editor.
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Education
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1967 - 1971Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
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