Louisville, KY. (March 9, 2010) - Dan Smaldone has been named Director of Public Relations for Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, Executive Vice President David S. Beck announced. Smaldone comes to Kentucky Farm Bureau most recently from SHPS, a third-party health and welfare benefits administrator, where he served two years as a Client Service Manager in Large Market Eligibility and Enrollment. Previously, he spent more than eight years in the Media & Public Relations Office of the Kentucky State Fair Board, serving nearly six years as manager of the Media Department. “We are very pleased to welcome Dan and his strong public relations background to the Kentucky Farm Bureau communications team. Dan is energetic, experienced and passionate about his new role.” said Beck. “His blend of knowledge in Kentucky tourism, the insurance industry, marketing and brand management, and the intangibles of public relations will aid Kentucky Farm Bureau in sharing the story of agriculture and our member services.” As Director of Public Relations for Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, Smaldone is responsible for planning and executing a full-range of public relations and media relations programs. These efforts cover the agricultural advocacy and other activities of Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, as well as business and policyholder service programs of Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance. A Louisville native, Smaldone holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Bellarmine University. He is also a past president of the Kentucky chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, served as a regional director for the Kentucky Festivals & Events Association, and was an active member of the International Association of Fairs & Expos. Smaldone also won numerous regional and state communications awards during his tenure with the Kentucky State Fair Board. Louisville, KY. (March 9, 2010) - Dan Smaldone has been named Director of Public Relations for Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, Executive Vice President David S. Beck announced. Smaldone comes to Kentucky Farm Bureau most recently from SHPS, a third-party health and welfare benefits administrator, where he served two years as a Client Service Manager in Large Market Eligibility and Enrollment. Previously, he spent more than eight years in the Media & Public Relations Office of the Kentucky State Fair Board, serving nearly six years as manager of the Media Department. “We are very pleased to welcome Dan and his strong public relations background to the Kentucky Farm Bureau communications team. Dan is energetic, experienced and passionate about his new role.” said Beck. “His blend of knowledge in Kentucky tourism, the insurance industry, marketing and brand management, and the intangibles of public relations will aid Kentucky Farm Bureau in sharing the story of agriculture and our member services.” As Director of Public Relations for Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, Smaldone is responsible for planning and executing a full-range of public relations and media relations programs. These efforts cover the agricultural advocacy and other activities of Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, as well as business and policyholder service programs of Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance. A Louisville native, Smaldone holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Bellarmine University. He is also a past president of the Kentucky chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, served as a regional director for the Kentucky Festivals & Events Association, and was an active member of the International Association of Fairs & Expos. Smaldone also won numerous regional and state communications awards during his tenure with the Kentucky State Fair Board.
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