Professional Experience

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• Professor in Geography and Geo Sciences (online) at South Dakota State University, 2017-present

• President of OMNI-Communique (a global management and marketing entity), 1987-present

• President of Novus Ordo Vineyards and Winery (Mendoza, Argentina), 2006-2017

 

Political Experience

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• Past Board Member-Illinois International Port District, 2000-2009; Chairman of the Legislative Committee, Chairman of the Marketing Committee, Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, Member of the Executive Committee

• Past Public Member-Illinois Banking and Real Estate Board, 1997-1999

 

Education

 

• PhD   Birkbeck, University of London, Geography

• MA     Northeastern Illinois University, Geography and Environmental Studies

• MSJ   Medill, Northwestern University, Journalism: Advertising

• BAJ    Drake University, Journalism: Public Relations