CEO

• Jan 2016 - Present

Highlights: Corporate membership at 15-year high. Debt eliminated and balance sheet solidified. New member programs. Strategic plan developed and implemented. Revamped marketing & communications. Oversaw turnaround at educational foundation. Represented U.S. industry in China, Taiwan, Poland, Italy, Germany, Mexico and throughout the USA. Highlights: Corporate membership at 15-year high. Debt eliminated and balance sheet solidified. New member programs. Strategic plan developed and implemented. Revamped marketing & communications. Oversaw turnaround at educational foundation. Represented U.S. industry in China, Taiwan, Poland, Italy, Germany, Mexico and throughout the USA.

President

• Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

Highlights: Led a multi-state business advocacy organization serving the printing and graphics industries. Implemented a comprehensive review of programs and services, and initiated improvements. A regional affiliate of Printing Industries of America, PIA MidAmerica serves nearly 500 member companies in TX, MO, KS, and OK. Doug left in 2016 to accept CEO role at AFS.http://piamidam.org/doug-kurkul-named-president-of-pia-midamerica/ Highlights: Led a multi-state business advocacy organization serving the printing and graphics industries. Implemented a comprehensive review of programs and services, and initiated improvements. A regional affiliate of Printing Industries of America, PIA MidAmerica serves nearly 500 member companies in TX, MO, KS, and OK. Doug left in 2016 to accept CEO role at AFS.http://piamidam.org/doug-kurkul-named-president-of-pia-midamerica/

President

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

Highlights; Provided strategic and operational direction for a virtual communications firm, founded in 2009, that leveraged technology to provide research about impact of public policies on businesses and the economy. Published K Executive Brief, supervised contractors, managed content, ensured optimal customer service and developed educational web sites, such as GreatManufacturingStories.com. Doug left in 2015 upon becoming the President of PIA Mid-America. Highlights; Provided strategic and operational direction for a virtual communications firm, founded in 2009, that leveraged technology to provide research about impact of public policies on businesses and the economy. Published K Executive Brief, supervised contractors, managed content, ensured optimal customer service and developed educational web sites, such as GreatManufacturingStories.com. Doug left in 2015 upon becoming the President of PIA Mid-America.

President and CEO

• Nov 2010 - Sep 2013

Highlights: Revitalized organization saw 35% dues-base increase. Secured $4 million in ED partnership contributions after adopting the “Business Success Starts Here” brand; helped pass an education bond issue; implemented a strategic plan that contributed to nearly 3,000 primary jobs and a 900% increase in commercial construction,; and boosted business retention interviews by 400%. Led dynamic ED agency/chamber with 960 investors, 11 staff, and a $1.4 million budget, reporting to a 30-member Board of directors. Implemented advocacy program, developed positioning on issues related to business vitality and job creation, delivered testimony and served on Board of Texas Association of Business (TAB).

CEO

• Aug 2007 - Nov 2010

Called upon to execute a turnaround after years of RSCC membership decline, Kurkul collaborated with Board of Directors on reforms including increased transparency, more aggressive pro-business advocacy, expanded member-communications, plus partnerships with elected officials and key community groups. Doug was interviewed regularly on statewide and local television, served on the District Export Council and the boards of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) and the Lung Association. Doug's team boosted non-dues revenue, including fastest-growing Office Depot program in U.S.; modernized Leadership program curriculum, introduced Business Success Seminars, expanded regional business ties to Asia, and collaborated with Superintendent of Schools and civic leaders to improve high school graduation rate by 14%, enhancing quality of pipeline of future employees as well as state funding to schools.

Vice President, Member Communications & Marketing

• 2001 - 2007

LEADERSHIP• Led largest department at HQ with 13 staff - $1.6 million budget. • Cultivated a cohesive, productive team with a focus on member service. • Responsible for branding, marketing, Internet, new media, policy communications, database, Voting Record, direct mail, creative services, trade-press relations. ADVOCACY FOR BUSINESS & ECONOMIC VITALITY• Participated in dozens of advocacy meetings with lawmakers, staff. Activated grassroots action in issue campaigns. Spoke regularly about issues. Publicized initiatives such as careers campaign. . Managed Congressional Voting Record.FUNDRAISING COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING, BRANDING• Implemented a fundraising communications strategy driving $24 million in revenue at one of the nation’s 10 most influential advocacy groups (14,000 members), as ranked by Fortune. • Member retention rose from 75% to 88% over six years (2001 to 2007). • Led redesign of a web site recognized for excellence by CNBC, International Association of Business Communicators, and Web Marketing Association. • Doubled site traffic consecutive years.• Used podcasts, blog, and “Cool Stuff Being Made,” world’s largest online, plant-tour video library, with 125,000 downloads in 6 months on YouTube. • Helped plan Centennial, which included CNN advertising, events, book, student essay contest. • Garnered trade press coverage. • Conducted research praised in a Chicago Tribune editorial. • Editor of Leadership for Manufacturers magazine. Supervised Penton Media editorial, design, and ad sales staff. Repurposed and launched publications based on audience research. • Edited government-affairs newsletter on tight deadlines. • Published book, Manufacturing in America: A Legacy of Excellence, winner of awards from PRSA, Association Trends, SNAP, and ASAE. • Gained national recognition for innovative use of new media. • Worked with Public Opinion Strategies, Porter Novelli to gauge and enhance branding.

Assistant Vice President

• 1991 - 2001

Director, Member Communications

• 1989 - 1991

Associate Director, Legislative Analysis & Editor

• 1987 - 1989

Legislative Analyst & Writer

• 1986 - 1987

Executive Editor and Associate Publisher

• 2001 - 2007

In this role, Doug oversaw the team efforts of Penton Media editorial and design staff, as well as contract and NAM staff writers, to emphasize compelling cover stories, produce manufacturing leader profiles, emphasize the achievements of a diverse group of leaders including women and minorities, and deliver a steady flow of informative and thought-provoking articles about manufacturing leadership. In this role, Doug oversaw the team efforts of Penton Media editorial and design staff, as well as contract and NAM staff writers, to emphasize compelling cover stories, produce manufacturing leader profiles, emphasize the achievements of a diverse group of leaders including women and minorities, and deliver a steady flow of informative and thought-provoking articles about manufacturing leadership.

Political Appointee

• 1985 - 1986

Doug served as a schedule C appointee in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy during the Reagan Administration. He gained deep insight into the full array of U.S. energy sources, including oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, hydro-power and other sources. Key duties included performing management analysis and policy research, and preparing reports and correspondence for Congress and executive branch executives. Doug served as a schedule C appointee in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy during the Reagan Administration. He gained deep insight into the full array of U.S. energy sources, including oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, hydro-power and other sources. Key duties included performing management analysis and policy research, and preparing reports and correspondence for Congress and executive branch executives.

Presidential Management Fellow

• 1984 - 1985

After successfully competing for entry into the Presidential Management Fellow program, Doug served in a variety of capacities in the Personnel Management Division at the SBA's national headquarters in the nation's capital. This experience provided insight into SBA programs and operations. After successfully competing for entry into the Presidential Management Fellow program, Doug served in a variety of capacities in the Personnel Management Division at the SBA's national headquarters in the nation's capital. This experience provided insight into SBA programs and operations.

Teaching Assistant

• 1982 - 1984

Taught courses in School of Government & Public Affairs Taught courses in School of Government & Public Affairs