Experience

Michigan Association of Broadcasters

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Immediate Past President/ CEO

  • Nov 1985 - Present

• President/ CEO

  • Nov 1985 - Jan 2022

  As the President and CEO of a major Trade Association, I look forward to a different challenge every day. Thought I have been in non-profit trade association management for many years managing more than 10 different non-profits, my background is in advertising, marketing and public relations. I have worked for small advertising agencies and large National Public Relations firms. I've worked for small organizations of only a few dozen members to ones with more than 20,000 members. I am well versed in operating non-profits like a business and engaging boards and committees to develop business practices that reach the goals. I am a visionary and can help organizations look at their industry through new eyes and outline the opportunities in change. Show less

• President

  • 1985 - 2016

  I work with six boards of directors all related to the MAB organizations and 24 committees to assure that the mission and goals of the MAB are met and we adhere to or change our strategic plan for the success of our members and the association today and into the future. I am the spokesperson for the industry as well as the Chief Executive Officer.



KW Non Porfit Consulting

• United States

• Immediate Pas President

  • Nov 1985 - Jan 2022

  After 37 years of managing the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as their President and CEO, and with over 45 successful years in nonprofit management, I'm ready to share my experience and expertise helping others to build a strong nonprofit organization. I will be simi-retired at the end of April 2022 and able to take on new challenges consulting or speaking to other Non Profit organizations. After 37 years of managing the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as their President and CEO, and with over 45 successful years in nonprofit management, I'm ready to share my experience and expertise helping others to build a strong nonprofit organization. I will be simi-retired at the end of April 2022 and able to take on new challenges consulting or speaking to other Non Profit organizations.



Michigan Floral Association

• Executive Director

  • 1979 - Nov 1985

  I was the CEO for the 4000 member trade association for the floral and greenhouse industry, I managed the MFA Insurance Trust, MI Floral Services Inc and Michigan Greenhouse Growers Association. I oversaw the MI Floral Credit Union. Managed a staff of six and over 100 volunteers. Coordinated three large conferences, directly responsible for a trade show of over 150 exhibit booths, seminars, design contests, and banquets. Attended by over 3000 individuals. Created Growing Horizons Greenhouse Show for wholesaler and growers of bedding plants, and cut flowers. Show less



United States Cheerleaders Association USCA78

• National Public Relations Director

  • 1978 - 1979

  Managed the National Public Relations of the 20,000 member USCA/ Camps All-America and the USCA National Grand Championships. I started the Michigan Cheerleader Coaches Association from the ground up. Managed the National Public Relations of the 20,000 member USCA/ Camps All-America and the USCA National Grand Championships. I started the Michigan Cheerleader Coaches Association from the ground up.



Forbes Cohen Properties/ Lansing Mall

• Marketing Director

  • 1973 - 1978

  Managed the Marketing of the Lansing Mall and the Lansing Mall Merchants Association including all weekly promotions, media planning, production and buying, design and development, including radio, television, print and in mall promotions. Managed LMMA board of directors, minutes and all formal non-profit association activities. Managed the Marketing of the Lansing Mall and the Lansing Mall Merchants Association including all weekly promotions, media planning, production and buying, design and development, including radio, television, print and in mall promotions. Managed LMMA board of directors, minutes and all formal non-profit association activities.



Program Director/ Fundraising Muscular Dystrophy Association of MI

• Lansing, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Flint, Sgainaw and BayCity Area.

• Fundraising

  • 1971 - 1973

  Fundraising Director- Handled Jerry Lewis TV telethons in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Lansing. Managed all other aspects of fundraising and community relations including regional chapters, and over 12 large events in each of my four regions Responsible for 3.5 million in fundraising annually. Fundraising Director- Handled Jerry Lewis TV telethons in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Lansing. Managed all other aspects of fundraising and community relations including regional chapters, and over 12 large events in each of my four regions Responsible for 3.5 million in fundraising annually.



LeVan Display/ Pearson Advertising

• Lansing

• National Sales Manager

  • 1968 - 1971

  National Sales Manager for a large display company. Sold holiday decor and specialty travel display work for shopping malls, cities and businesses. Managed events and trade show displays. Major Clients; MI Farm Bureau, Vernor's, Keebler, Kirsh, Motor Wheel, Taubman Shopping Malls, United States Cheerleaders National Grand Champions, State Employees Credit Union, and Forbes Cohen Properties. Also responsible for creative concepts, advertising and account management. After one year I moved into a partnership in my own firm, BKM Display's . Show less



Sarah Coventry

• Michigan

• Regional Director

  • 1966 - 1968

  Regional Director for Sarah Coventry Jewelry- Sales, recruitment and management for national party plan and door to door jewelry sales. Recruited more than 100 sales reps and trained three other District Units under my direction. Handled weekly meetings, met weekly corporate goals, responsible for sales projections of region, met personal sales and recruitment goals, held regional quarterly meetings with new product launches. Trained and mentored new recruits and helped district managers to grow their business. I did all this while attending college Show less