Major:
Communication
Year Graduated:
2008
Hometown:
Versailles, Ky
Current City:
Versailles, Ky
Current Employer:
Director, Government Affairs at RJ Corman Railroad Group
Top played song on your playlist?:
Roll With It by Steve Winwood
Where has your CI degree taken you?:
My CI degree has taken me from Pikeville to Paducah, most of the country and elected to local office!
What is your favorite thing about your job?:
Advocating on behalf of and promoting the railroad industry. Railroads help build America and continue to play a vital role in our nation’s transportation network.
What¹s the most valuable thing you learned in CI?:
Understanding that the audience wants you to succeed when you are engaged in public speaking. Nobody wants to sit through a bad speech or presentation, it is uncomfortable for the audience as well as the speaker.
What advice would you give to current CI students?:
When you enter the workforce, seek professional development opportunities. Leadership programs and networking are vital to building relationships that will assist in advancing your career.