Join NAMA for a reception at the Ag Media Summit on July 24 at 9:00 p.m. at the Snowbird Resort. Stop by after dinner for drinks and networking. There is no need to register and no need to be a NAMA or NAFB member.

The reception will be co-sponsored by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. The entire Ag Media Summit takes place July 22-26 at the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. For more information on AMS visit http://agmediasummit.com.

Join NAMA for a reception at the Ag Media Summit on July 24 at 9:00 p.m. at the Snowbird Resort. Stop by after dinner for drinks and networking. There is no need to register and no need to be a NAMA or NAFB member.

The reception will be co-sponsored by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. The entire Ag Media Summit takes place July 22-26 at the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. For more information on AMS visit http://agmediasummit.com.

Introducing the 2017-2018 Executive Committee Members

The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) has introduced the 2017-2018 Executive Committee members. Please welcome the officers below:

PRESIDENT
Amy Bradford, Heartland Chapter
GROWMARK, Inc.

Amy Bradford is corporate relations manager for GROWMARK, responsible for the development and implementation of the cooperative’s corporate communications strategy including employee, member, and external communications; proactive corporate media relations and public relations; cooperative education and awareness; and the cooperative’s annual meeting. She also oversees GROWMARK’s philanthropic efforts, and manages The GROWMARK Foundation.

She has been a member of NAMA since 1998 and has served in numerous local capacities, including chapter president. In addition, she has served on the national Professional Recognition Committee and has been on the Executive Committee since 2012.

PRESIDENT-ELECT
Sheri Seger, Chicago Chapter
DTN/The Progressive Farmer

Sheri Seger is Director of Major Accounts and Digital Strategy at DTN/The Progressive Farmer, responsible for aligning the company’s media platforms in print, digital and events to the communications needs of agri-marketing companies and their advertising agencies. Her responsibilities are focused nationally and across both row crop and livestock segments.

A long time NAMA member, Sheri has been active with the association at both a local and national level. She has served as Chicago Chapter President, Region IV Director, National Best of NAMA Chair and the 2012 Agri-Marketing Conference Chair. She joined the Executive Committee in 2013.

SECRETARY/TREASURER
Scott McClure, Gateway Chapter
Brighton Agency

Scott McClure is Senior Vice President, Influencer Engagement, at Brighton Agency. He is the lead strategist for all Brighton agribusiness accounts, providing strategic counsel and support for all clients; management of group budgets, performance and personnel; and new business. His responsibilities also include being group leader for Brighton Influencer Engagement (PR) accounts, providing support for agricultural and non-agricultural client teams, strategic planning, content development and maintaining media and industry relationships.

Scott has been active with NAMA for many years at both local and national levels. He has served as a Best of NAMA judge for five years, he was the Agri-Marketing Conference Vice Chair in 2012 and chaired the committee in 2013. Scott joined the Executive Committee in 2014.

VICE PRESIDENTS

-Gary Sakin 
 Gateway Chapter
 Monsanto

-Sara Steever
 Northern Prairie Chapter
 Paulsen

-Sue Lee
 MoKan Chapter

-Deron Johnson
 MoKan Chapter
 FLM+

-John Rozum
 Badger Chapter
 Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Inc. 

-Sharon Larson
 North Central Chapter
 CHS, Inc.

Join NAMA for a reception at the Ag Media Summit on July 24 at 9:00 p.m. at the Snowbird Resort. Stop by after dinner for drinks and networking. There is no need to register and no need to be a NAMA or NAFB member.

The reception will be co-sponsored by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. The entire Ag Media Summit takes place July 22-26 at the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. For more information on AMS visit http://agmediasummit.com.

NAMA is very excited to announce our new and improved mobile app, just in time for the 2017 Agri-Marketing Conference!

Make sure you download the new app – or update to the new version – so you can stay up to date while you are in Dallas next week! This new app will make it easy to keep track of your schedule while you are onsite at conference AND you can stay current with everything NAMA when you get back home!

The NAMA app gives you access to:

• •   the NAMA Membership Directory
• •   all chapter meeting information
• •   the latest NAMA news

Download the NAMA app on iTunes or Google Play today!

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The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) announced that FLM+, a hybrid strategic consulting, marketing and communications company, is now a Sustaining Partner. The announcement comes as NAMA gets set for the 2017 Agri-Marketing Conference, April 26-28 in Dallas.

“A sustaining partner is the highest level of sponsorship within NAMA and we are thrilled that FLM+ and its leadership are demonstrating their support of our mission with this increased commitment,” said Jenny Pickett, NAMA CEO. “Sustaining partners provide critical support for all our annual events including the annual Agri-Marketing Conference, Boot Camp and Fall Conference. We thank FLM+ for their partnership at this level.”

NAMA Sustaining Partners receive all the sponsorship benefits of a Platinum Level Sponsor plus additional benefits including complimentary registrations at national events, use of the Strategic Partner logo in advertising and promotion, web banner advertising on the NAMA website, advertising on digital signage at the annual conference as well as logo and verbal recognition for all three national NAMA events.

“We specialize in agriculture and life and environmental sciences at FLM+, and NAMA’s work to support and enhance high levels of marketing excellence benefits all of us who work in this important industry,” said Rob McClelland, FLM+ president/CEO. “We have been supporters of NAMA from the very beginning and I’m confident that our rapid growth has been fueled in part by the connections

and knowledge we’ve gained from NAMA. That’s why we’re so pleased to expand our company’s relationship with the organization in all areas, especially in the education and encouragement of the young agri-marketers who are the future of our industry.”

More information on NAMA and the Sustaining Partners program is available at nama.org.

In March of 2016, long-time NAMA member Steve Fink had a brain seizure in the Indianapolis Airport returning from a business trip.

He was diagnosed with 2 brain tumors and for the past 12 months he and his family have been fighting hard through three surgeries and numerous setbacks to regain Steve’s health and their normal family life.

This fund is being set up by friends of Steve, Kathy, Matt and Ryan to help with all of the little (and sometimes big) expenses that come when dealing with a serious health issue.

For more information go here.