Alumni Profiles

Kathleen Fleck, a 1996 graduate of West Virginia University with a B.S. in Agricultural & Environmental Education has found her educational experiences very marketable. Kathleen's first job after graduation was with DeKalb Swine Breeders, a swine genetics company where she managed farrowing and finishing units for the Illinois based company. This initial employment led her to a position with Milk Specialties Company, a  specialty feed manufacturer, where she was responsible for sales and marketing support. During her time with Milk Specialties she enrolled in the UBA program at Northern Illinois University. In March of 2001, she was offered a position with Charleston|Orwig, a marketing and public relations agency in Hartland, Wisconsin. She now works as an account executive in agricultural marketing and will soon complete her MBA. Of her new job Kathleen said: "Charleston|Orwig is a wonderful company with a great group of people. I am very excited about this opportunity to work in a broader sector of agricultural marketing."

To learn more about Charleston|Orwig check their website at http://www.chariestonorwig.com