Marketing services.

DIRECT MARKETING
& LIST RENTAL

AGDATA
2100 Rexford Rd, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28211;
704/364-2186, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.agdata.net
Year established: 1984
Number of employees: 120+
Pres: Verl Purdy ([e-mail])
VP, Business Dev: Suzanne Hearn
([e-mail])
VP, Mkt Relations: Linda Rader
([e-mail])
Products: Customer database management,
marketing program management, data modeling,
market research, EDI management and call center
management

AGREACH DIRECT MARKETING, INC.
775 Main St E., Milton, Ontario L9T 3Z3;
905/875-3912, FAX: [phone]
New Business Contact: John Neil
([e-mail])

AGRICULTURAL INDEX MARKETING
2893 Sunrise Blvd, Suite 202, Rancho Cordova, CA
95742-6527; 916/635-6828, 800/886-6828,
FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.agriculturalindex.com
Year established: 1979
Number of employees: 4
Pres: Arthur J. Sainz ([e-mail])
Products: Direct mail and telephone lists--782,000
U.S. growers, 10 field crops; 43,000 California
growers, 34 fruit, nut and grape crops; 110,000
Canadian growers, grain and livestock

CFA MARKETING SERVICES
6C Culnen Dr, Somerville, NJ 08876; 908/722-4229,
FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.crawfordfenton.com
Year established: 1992
Number of employees: 6
Pres: David M. Crawford
VP Admin: Karen McAvoy
([e-mail])
Products: Direct marketing, direct mail, fulfillment,
brochures and premiums, market surveys,
merchantile accounts and services, inbound and
outbound telemarketing

CCI MARKETING, INC.
442 Edwards Ave, Suite 100, PO Box 600, Dundee,
IL 60118-0600; 847/836-5100, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.ccimarketing.com
Year established: 1986
Number of employees: 3
Pres/Owner: Warren E. Clark
Products: CCI Marketing has a proprietary e-mail
database and direct mail database of the largest
growers and ranchers in North America. Constantly
updated with 100,000+ e-mail and 2.1 million direct
mail addresses in the database. Call or e-mail for
demographic breakouts

COMMUNIPAK
11160 Olive St Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141;
314/991-4180, 800/844-4180, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.communipak.com
Year established: 1991
Number of employees: 2
Pres/CEO/GM: Steve Schrier
([e-mail])
Products: CommuniPak is a leading producer of
promotional packaging, specializing in the
agricultural market's custom presentation kits
including product, sales and dealer kits

COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING, INC.
850 Bear Tavern Rd, Suite 101, Ewing, NJ
08628-1018; 609/883-6161, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.compmktg.com
Year established: 1988
Number of employees: 50
Pres: James Blazewicz
([e-mail])
VP & COO: John E. Rudder, Jr.
([e-mail])
VP, Mktg Business Dev: Michael C. Ames
([e-mail])
VP, Sales & Customer Operating: Joseph F.
Ackerman ([e-mail])
VP, CIO: John Rudder ([e-mail])
Products: RetailRemote suite of products
Services: POS data acquisition, data transformation
and integration using Web-based applications; data
analytics/modeling supporting client-side CRM
systems; customer support services call center; data
management and hosting; custom data marts;
custom extranet for Web-based reporting; strategic
relationship marketing consulting and program
design

DATACORE MARKETING
934 Wyandotte St, Sixth Flr, Kansas City, MO 64105;
816/471-0605, 877/471-0605, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.datacoremarketing.com
Year established: 1992
Number of Employees: 25
Pres/CEO: Jeff Yowell
([e-mail])
Dir Business Dev: Bryan Archambault
([e-mail])
HR Generalist: Wendy Sumabend
([e-mail])
Products: Integration of marketing and technology to
provide solutions that allow for leverage of data to
reach sales and marketing objectives

DIRECT CONTACT, INC.
2 E. 22nd St, Suite 306, Lombard, IL 60148;
630/576-5082, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.directcontact.com
Year established: 1997
Number of employees: 6
Pres/CEO: J. Terence Bowen
([e-mail])
VP: Thomas J. Wingate
([e-mail])
Products: Contacting key customers using local
agricultural professionals to gain commitments for
farm supply providers

FARM JOURNAL MEDIA
DATABASE STRATEGIES
(See advertisement in this issue)
1818 Market St, 31st Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19103;
800/523-1583, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.farmjournalmedia.com
Year established: 1877
Number of employees: 150
CEO: Andrew J. Weber ([e-mail])
HR Mgr: Jennifer Cooper
([e-mail])
New Business Contact: Chris Poppe
([e-mail])
Products: Data-driven marketing services that
include producer data, database systems, integrated
marketing strategies, electronic publishing and Web
site development

FARM MARKET ID
(See advertisement in this section)
645 Blackhawk Dr, Westmont, IL 60559;
630/654-5700, 800/313-4778, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.fmid.net
Year established: 1966
Number of employees: 8
Pres: John L. Montandon
Gen Mgr: Dave Hollis
Products: Direct mail and telemarketing lists,
research samples, demographic appends, custom
database design, statistical analyses and proprietary
database hygiene

FARM PROGRESS
(See advertisement in this issue)
191 S. Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60188;
630/462-2350, FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1842
Number of employees: 200
Custom Publishing: Jeff Tennant
Sr Acct Rep: Matt Yaske
([e-mail]
Pres: Chuck Roth
VP, Mktg Svcs: Dave Wilson
([e-mail])
Products: Proprietary farmer/producer research data;
custom marketing research services; database
development, design and enhancement; custom
publishing; list rental

FARMAIL--
A SERVICE OF FARM JOURNAL MEDIA
(See advertisement in this section)
1818 Market St, 31st Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19103;
800/523-1583, FAX: [phone]
Parent Co: Farm Journal Media
Web site: www.farmjournalmedia.com
Year established: 1982
Number of employees: 150
CEO: Andrew J. Weber ([e-mail])
Farmail Sales: Tammy Wolf ([e-mail])
HR Mgr: Jennifer Cooper
([e-mail])
Products: Customized direct mail lists of active
producers drawn from the Farm Journal Media
database. Guaranteed 100% delivery; lists delivered
within 48 hours of placing order

THE JACKSON GROUP
See advertisement in this section)
5804 Churchman Bypass, Indianapolis, IN
46203-6109, 317/791-1414, 800/JACKSON,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.jacksongroup.com
Year established: 1961
Number of employees: 50
CEO: Norm Cosand ([e-mail])
Mktg Mgr: Brigitte Torzsa
([e-mail])
Services: Integrated marketing solutions provider
offering strategic planning, direct marketing, printing
and creative design services

THE KENNA GROUP, INC.
608-1661 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3J 3T7; 204/982-3535, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.thekennagroup.com
Year established: 1991
Number of employees: 85
Managing Partner: Bill Scurfield
Managing Partner: Robert Sproule
Products: Customer relationship management
solutions combining information technology and
integrated marketing solutions to maximize the value
of clients' customer relationships

PLEXUS MARKETING GROUP, INC.
(See advertisement in this section)
1140 Hammond Dr, Suite 7250, Atlanta, GA
30328-5338; 770/390-9692, 800/975-3987,
FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.plexusmarketing.com
Year established: 1987
Number of employees: 50
Pres: Michael K. McClellan
([e-mail])
VP: Carole Turner ([e-mail])
Products: Inbound and outbound tale-services for ag
and related industries, including inquiry handling,
relationship marketing support, database updating
and seminar support

PRIMEDIA BUSINESS DIRECT *
9800 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212;
913/967-1668, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.primediabusinessdirect.com

PROGRESSIVE INSIGHT
(See advertisement in this section)
2100 Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209;
205/445-6000, 800/366-4712, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.progressivefarmer.com
Year established: 1886
Pres/CEO: Tom Angelillo
HR Mgr: Carole Cain
Publisher: Bruce Thomas
Products: Created by Progressive Farmer magazine
as a marketing services division to help
agribusinesses develop and implement targeted,
relationship-based marketing programs

SELECT PUBLISHING
6417 Normandy Ln, Madison, WI 53719;
608/277-5787, 800/278-5670, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.selectpub.com
Year established: 1989
Number of employees: 25
Sales Mgr: Jeff Kirchman ([e-mail])
Products: Direct market, advertising and internet
programs for companies targeting agricultural
producers; publisher of Farm Select, Online Farmer,
and Country Family Home and Garden; host of
FortheFarm.com and OnlineFarmer.com

STATLISTICS
11 Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, CT 06811;
203/778-8700, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.statlistics.com
Year established: 1985
Number of employees: 4
Account Exec: Nancy Spielmann
([e-mail])
Pres/CEO: John Papalia ([e-mail])
CFO: Donna Buckner ([e-mail])
Products: An extensive database of names and
e-mail addresses covering the entire farm market

SYNAPSE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
2900-G N. Park Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28216;
704/887-5600, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.synapsetechnology.com
Year established: 1996
Founding Owner: Mark Rees
([e-mail])
Founding Owner/New Business Contact: Dan
Rowland ([e-mail])
Dir HR: Melinda Brock
([e-mail])
Products: A marketing company that provides
technology services by maximizing customer data to
help clients acquire, develop and retain their most
profitable customers

TELESESSION CORP.
355 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017;
212/672-9400, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.telesession.com
Year established: 1970
Pres/CEO: Paul Hansen ([e-mail])
Exec Dir: Loren Zesch ([e-mail])
Dir Finance & Admin: Al Guthrie
([e-mail])
Products: Interactive telephone and internet
conferencing for promotion and education;
qualitative and quantitative marketing research for
agricultural and agrochemical marketplace

VANCE AGMAIL
10901 W. 84th Terrace, Suite 200, Lenexa,
KS 66214; 913/438-8700, 800/255-5113,
FAX: [phone]
Ops Mgr: Ramona Rei
Products: Livestock publication audiences

VANCE PUBLISHING--CROP DIVISION
10901 W. 84th Terr. Suite 200, Lenexa, KS 66214;
913/438-8700, 800/255-5113, FAX: [phone]
Dir Mail Coord: Regina Graves
Products: Crop publication audience

VANCE PUBLISHING--FOOD
SYSTEMS GROUP
10901 W. 84th Terr, Suite 200, Lenexa, KS 66214;
913/438-8700, 800/255-5113, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.vancepublishing.com
Year established: 1937
Number of employees: 40
Pres: Mike Ross
VP/Publishing Dir: Bill Newham
HR Mgr: Karen Larson
Products: Publications include Pork, Drovers, Dairy
Herd Management, Swine Practitioner, Bovine
Veterinarian, Meat & Seafood Merchandising

Additional firms offering Direct Marketing and
List Rental (please refer to their full listings in
the sections indicated):
ACC, INC., Personnel Recruiting/Executive Search
AGRI-EDUCATION, INC., Editorial
AGWEB MARKETING SERVICES,
 Consulting/Market Research
COMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH, INC.,
 Consulting/Market Research
LEGER MARKETING, Consulting/Market Research
PAULSEN MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS,
 E-Marketing Services
TELESESSION CORP., RESEARCH DIV.,
 Consulting/Market Research
VMS-INC., Consulting/Market Research
WORLD DAIRY EXPO, Meeting and Convention
 Planning/Services

EDITORIAL/CREATIVE
SERVICES

AIS COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
145 Thames Rd W., Exeter, Ontario N0M 1S3;
519/235-2400, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.topcropmanager.com
Year established: 1973
Number of employees: 4
Publisher: Peter Phillips

AG WEST COMMUNICATIONS
PO Box 1910, 4800 CR 56, Granby, CO
80446-1910; 970/887-1228, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1978
Number of employees: 2
Owner: Charles Henry

AGRI-EDUCATION, INC.
801 Shakespeare Ave, Stratford, IA 50249;
515/838-3000, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.agri-ed.com
Year established: 1967
Number of employees: 5
Pres: Keith R. Carlson ([e-mail])

ANDERSON AGCOM & ANALYSIS
305 Valley View Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025;
618/656-0870, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1994
Number of employees: 1
Pres: Barb Baylor Anderson ([e-mail])

CLAYTON COMMUNICATIONS
32 Pebble Dr, Horsham, PA 19044; 215/956-9586,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/claycomm/
Year established: 1983
Number of employees: 1
Mgr: Deborah Clayton ([e-mail])

COAKLEY COMMUNICATIONS
2 S. 562 River Oaks Dr, Warrenville, IL 60555;
630/836-0742, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1994
Writer/Editor: Debbie Coakley ([e-mail])

COMCRAFT SERVICES
13635 Glen Erica, Houston, TX 77069;
281/253-2028
E-mail: [e-mail]

DMP ENTERPRISES
2313 330th St, Adel, IA 50003-8114; 516/834-2052,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1995
Owner: Meredith McHone-Pierce
([e-mail])

DOWNING COMMUNICATIONS
421 Pascal St S., St. Paul, MN 55105-2520;
651/699-3901
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1990
Number of employees: 1
Pres: David Downing
Products: Graphic design, electronic publishing,
writing and editing

GAINES COMMUNICATIONS
1201 W. Chestnut, Savannah, MO 64485;
816/324-3635, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1991
Number of employees: 2
Pres/Co-Owner: Tharran Gaines
Business Mgr/Co-Owner: Barb Gaines
Products: Editorial writing and photography for
company magazines, newsletters and brochures;
copy for advertising and news releases

ROD GASCH: KILLER COPY
PO Box 30, Harmony, PA 16037; 724/789-9010,
FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1988
Owner: Rodney Gasch ([e-mail])

CURT HARLER & ASSOCIATES
12936 Falling Water, Strongsville, OH 44136;
440/238-4556, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.curtharler.com
Year established: 1990
Number of employees: 3
Editor: Curt Harler ([e-mail])
Products: Freelance writing service for feature
articles or white papers in agriculture, turfgrass and
all related areas

DIX HARPER CONSULTANTS
N. 114, W. 15935 Red Oak Cir, Germantown, WI
53022; 262/253-6918
Year established: 1993
Number of employees: 1
Pres: Dix Harper ([e-mail])
Products: Consulting on NAFB history

HARTKE COMMUNICATIONS
74 Wildwood Ln, Kirkwood, MO 63122;
314/966-7641, FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1996
Number of employees: 1
Owner: Debby Hartke ([e-mail])
Products: Editorial services and public relations
consulting

JOHN HARVEY COMMUNICATIONS
3207 Kammerer Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803;
302/478-2939, 800/888-8979, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.classictractors.com
Year established: 1993
Pres: John Harvey
Products: Classic tractor collectibles--calendars,
playing cards, books, videos, models, clothing,
tractor tours

ISSUES INK
203-897 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3M 0W7; 204/453-1965, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.issuesink.com
Year established: 1990
Number of employees: 12
Pres: Robynne Anderson ([e-mail])
Financial Mgr: Carol Dulle ([e-mail])
Mktg Mgr: Heidi Dancho ([e-mail])
Products: Publishes Germination, seed.ab.ca, CAAR
Communicator, PROFarm and Manure Matters;
provides communications services in the agriculture
sector, including newsletters and brochures

MICK LANE COMMUNICATIONS
3005 NW 96th Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021;
515/964-2509
Year established: 1987
Number of employees: 1
Pres: Mick Lane ([e-mail])
Products: Public relations, marketing consulting,
news and feature writing for media and agribusiness

DICK LEHNERT COMMUNICATIONS
7523 E. 104th St, Newaygo, MI 49337;
517/582 -0142
Year established: 1991
Number of employees: 1
Owner: Richard H. Lehnert ([e-mail])
Products: Magazine articles and newsletters on all
aspects of agriculture

LOOKING SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS
142 Westlake Dr, Brandon, MS 39047;
601/992-9488, 888/327-6329, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.agfax.com
Year established: 1978
Number of employees: 3
Partner: Owen Taylor ([e-mail])

RON LUTZ AND ASSOCIATES
3116 36TH St, Des Moines, IA 50310;
515/279-3520
E-mail: [e-mail]
Products: Editorial and photography for ag
publications and agencies; thirty years of print
experience; specialize in large animal veterinary
medicine

MAGNUM COPY
(formerly Wordwork Freelance Services)
3849 Dudley St, Lincoln, NE 68503-2135;
402/466-6339, FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1982
Number of employees: 1
Owner/Writer: Gary Burchfield ([e-mail])
Products: Freelance writing for case history and
product information stories, field interviews with
photography

RON SCHERER & COMPANY
1839 Ghent Rd, Suite 220, PO Box 168, Columbia,
IL 62236; 616/281-6648, FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1994
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Ron Scherer ([e-mail])
Products: Full-service marketing communications
agency, with experience in advertising, public
relations, direct marketing and corporate
communications

STEVE UNGER, THE WORD GUY
206 Pebble Acres Dr, Town & Country, MO
63141-8034; 314/434-6246, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1997
Number of employees: 1
Sole Proprietor: Steve Unger
Products: Editorial and creative services; copywriting

JOHN WALLACE COMMUNICATIONS
1531 Tiffany Forest, Grapevine, TX 76051;
817/488-7668, FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1987
Number of employees: 1
Writer/Consultant: John Wallace
([e-mail])
Products: Editorial, photography and public relations
consulting services for agribusiness firms and their
agencies

Additional firms offering Editorial/Creative
Services (please refer to their full listings in the
sections indicated):
ACC, INC., Personnel Recruiting/Executive Search
AGWEB MARKETING SERVICES,
 Consulting/Market Research
BARKSDALE AGRI-COMMUNICATIONS,
 Photography/Video
BAXTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
 Photography/Video
CLARK CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC,
 Direct Marketing
DOANE AGRICULTURAL SERVICES CO.,
 Consulting/Market Research
DENNY EILERS WRITING & PHOTOGRAPHY,
 Photography/Video
FARM PROGRESS, Direct Marketing
DAVID HALSEY WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER,
 Photography/Video
HANSON PHOTO VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS,
 Photography/Video
CLIFF JOHNSON MARKETING, Consulting/Market
 Research
LEGER MARKETING, Consulting/Market Research
PAULSEN MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS,
 E-Marketing Services
CHESTER PETERSON JR., Photography/Video
PROGRESSIVE INSIGHT, Direct Marketing
RESEARCH USA, INC., Consulting/Market
 Research
SOUTHERN IMAGES, Photography/Video
VERNE STRICKLAND COMMUNICATIONS,
 Photography/Video
VANCE PUBLISHING--FOOD SYSTEMS GROUP,
 Direct Marketing
WELSH GROUP, Consulting/Market Research

CONSULTING/
MARKET RESEARCH

AG MEDIA RESEARCH
(See advertisement in this section)
PO Box 1486, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1486;
605/336-2054, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.agmedia.com
Year established: 1996
Pres: Ron Claussen

AGACCESS/CERES CORP.
424 Second St, Suite B, Davis, CA 95616;
530/756-0778, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.ceresgroup.com
Number of employees: 7
Pres: J. Christopher Fischer
Dir/Gen Mgr: Michele Barefoot
([e-mail])
Products: Market analysis and planning, strategic
partnering services, international market assessment,
business planning and commodity studies

AGRI BUSINESS GROUP, INC.
3905 Vincennes Rd, Suite 402, Indianapolis, IN
46268; 317/415-0500, 800/285-8859,
FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.abginc.com
Year established: 1979
Number of employees: 50
Pres: Mike Jackson ([e-mail])
VP/New Business Contact: Dave Buelt
([e-mail])
HR Mgr: Beckie Steele ([e-mail])
Products: Business solutions for agribusinesses and
food chain companies; training, consulting, market
research and field investigation

AGRICOM, DIV CMR
306 S. Belt, PO Box 8305, St. Joseph, MO 64508;
816/233-1161, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.agricom-fpr.com
Year established: 1967
Number of employees: 4
Mgr: Rita Martinez ([e-mail])
Products: Advertising expenditure tracking service
for agricultural-related publications; collects and
monitors data for more than 220 agricultural and
lawn publications

AGSERV BY DOANE
11701 Borman Dr, #300, St. Louis, MO 63146;
314/569-2700, 800/535-2342, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.doane.com
Year established: 1919
Pres/CEO: Lynn Henderson
([e-mail])
Chief Economist: Rich Pottorff ([e-mail])
Services: Provides forecasts, consulting services
and market research studies to all segments of the
agriculture industry

ALLPOINTS RESEARCH INC.
(See advertisement in this section)
8025 North Point Blvd, Suite 215E, Winston-Salem,
NC 27106; 336/896-2200, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.allpointsresearch.com
Year established: 1975
Number of employees: 20
Co-Owner: Tara Olson
([e-mail])
Co-Owner: Sherrie L. Aycock
([e-mail])
Gen Mgr: Nick Polk
([e-mail])
Products: Agribusiness focused since 1975;
proprietary research, positioning, pricing,
communications, customer satisfaction, qualitative
and quantitative research, in-house data collection

BECK AG COM, INC.
(See advertisement in this section)
841 La Goleta Way, Sacramento, CA 95864;
916/482-4730, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.beckag.com
Year established: 1997
Fiscal year: January-December
Number of employees: 30
Pres: John Finegan ([e-mail])
Natl Business Mgr: Mark Gipple
([e-mail])
Natl Accts Dir: Vernon Benes
([e-mail])
Dir Ops: Stephanie Liska ([e-mail])
Products: Expertise in peer-to-peer selling to drive
adoption of products and services for our ag clients

BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC.
2735 Villa Creek, Suite 140, Dallas, TX 75234;
972/243-4033, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.brakkeconsulting.com
Year established: 1986
Number of employees: 20
Pres: Ronald S. Brekke
([e-mail])
Admin: Roger F. Cummings
([e-mail])
Products: General business consulting, executive
search, market studies, mergers, acquisitions,
divestitures, technology, communications and
industry information

BURKE MARKETING RESEARCH
1235 Richwood Rd, Walton, KY 41094;
859/485-6616, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.burke.com
Year established: 1931
Number of employees: 7
Pres: Michael Baumgardner
VP: Tammy L, Wise ([e-mail])
Products: Full-service marketing research

CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH, INC.
3521 West 24th St, Minneapolis, MN 55416;
612/929-8450, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.cambridgeresearch.com
Year established: 1992
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Dale Longfellow ([e-mail])
Products: Specializes in qualitative research and ideation
techniques; studies encompass all segments of the agriculture
user and distribution channels

CENTRAL SURVEYS, INC.
111 N. Elm, PO Box 100, Shenandoah, IA 51601; 712/246-1630,
FAX: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.centralsurveys.com
Year established: 1937
Number of employees: 14
Pres: Bob Longman ([e-mail])
Exes VP: Neva Meek ([e-mail])
VP: Karen Wright ([e-mail])
Products: Full-service market research firm providing questionnaire
planning, data collection, tabulation of results, analysis and
full interpretive results

COMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH, INC.
2133 N. Sedgwick, Chicago, IL 60614; 773/529-0900, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1980
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Robert Olins
HR Mgr: Kathryn Beimfohr
Products: Full-service marketing research firm performing custom
research for consumer products and agricultural products

COMPASS MARKETING CONSULTING
11 Pebble Beach Ct, Skillman, NJ 08558-2223; 609/333-1044,
FAX: [phone] Year established: 2000
Principal: Steven Kant ([e-mail])
Products: Strategic and tactical marketing and brand development
planning; brand positioning and communications strategies; project
management and outsource marketing staffing

DIRECTED RESEARCH, INC.
2179 Treehaven Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33907; 941/277-1362,
FAX: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.dr-ais.com

DIRECTIONS RESEARCH CORP.
PO Box 1731, Mason City, IA 50401-1731; 515/423-0275, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

DOANE AGRICULTURAL SERVICES CO.
11701 Borman Dr,#300, St. Louis, MO 63146; 314/569-2700,
FAX: [phone] Web site: www.doane.com
Year established: 1919
Number of employees: 60
Pres/CEO: Lynn Henderson ([e-mail])
VP/Chief Economist: Rich Pottorff ([e-mail])
VP, Ag Svcs: Allen Dever ([e-mail])
Mgr Mkt Research: Joe Michaelree ([e-mail])
Products: Market intelligence, including market analysis, forecasts
and research; acreage, price and livestock number forecasts;
Crop-Trak service, which provides weekly estimated yields of
major U.S. crops during the growing season

DOANE MARKETING RESEARCH, INC.
(See advertisement in this section)
1807 Park 270 Dr, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63146; 314/878-7707,
FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.doanemr.com
Year established: 1919
Number of employees: 55
Pres: Carl Block
COO: Dennis Block
VP: David Tugend ([e-mail])
Products: Agriculture and consumer proprietary and shared
cost/syndicated market research services across a broad range of
industries

THE DUNVEGAN GROUP LTD.
606 Fourth St, S.W., Suite 400, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1T1; 403/237-8721,
800/335-3907, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.dunvegan.ca
Year established: 1987
Partner: Anne Miner ([e-mail])
Partner: Olev Wain
Products: Full-service marketing research firm specializing in customer
satisfaction and retention programs

FARM RESEARCH INSTITUTE
3 College Park Ct, Savoy, IL 61874-9660; 217/352-8098,
FAX: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.centrec.com/fri
Year established: 1946
Number of employees: 12
Pres: Steven L. Hofing ([e-mail])
Research Dir: Sharon K. Bard ([e-mail])
Business Mgr: Dee Ann Hoffman ([e-mail])
Products: Full-service market research and strategic consulting firm
with farm panel research, mail and Internet surveys, focus groups
and personal interviews

FOOD MARKETING & ECONOMICS GROUP
4309 Amoroso PI, Davis, CA 95616; 530/756-7044, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1991
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Shermain Hardesty ([e-mail])
Products: Strategic planning, market research and economic analysis
for agricultural commodities and processed foods

FORWARD RESEARCH, INC.
1000 Executive Pkwy, Suite 228, St. Louis, MO 63141; 314/205-0005,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1997
Number of employees: 11
Pres: Richard E. Homans ([e-mail])
VP: Greg Deters ([e-mail])
Dir Client Svcs: Ken Ohlemeyer ([e-mail])
HR Mgr: Michelle Sugent ([e-mail])
Products: Strategic custom research combining agricultural knowledge
and strong research methodologies

FOUNTAIN AGRICOUNSEL, LLC
PO Box 309, Stonington, CT 06378; 860/535-4555, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.fountainagricounsel.com
Year established: 1991
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Duane Thurman
New Business Contact: Robert Fountain
Products: Management consultants for agribusinsss; support for
mergers and acquisitions

GLOBAL INSIGHT
(formerly Dri-Wefa)
800 Baldwin Towers, Eddystone, PA 19022; 610/490-4000, 800/933-3374,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.dri-wefa.com
Year established: 1963
Number of employees: 500
Pres: Joseph E. Kasputys
([e-mail])
Sr VP: Harry Baumes ([e-mail])
HR Dir: Anne Kasaba ([e-mail])
Products: In-depth, consistent information and analysis on agricultural
sectors for U.S., EU, Canada and 17 other country/regional markets;
analysis of global crops, livestock, meats and dairy market sectors

GOLDSTEIN/KRALL
MARKETING RESOURCES, INC.
Ridgeway Station, 25 Third St, PO Box 3321, Stamford, CT 06905;
203/359-2820, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1970
Number of employees: 10-20
Pres/New Business Contact: Frederick A. Goldstein ([e-mail])
VP: Ann Stabile ([e-mail])
Products: Full-service marketing research company covering a range of
qualitative and quantitative studies, both domestic and international

HARRIS INTERACTIVE
(formerly Total Research Corporation)
5 Independence Way, Princeton, NJ 08543;
609/520-9100, 800/998-1872,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.harrisinteractive.com
Year established: 1975
Number of employees: 8
Pres, Strategic Brand & Reputation Mgmt:
Harry McCord
Sr VP: Bashir Datoo ([e-mail])
Exec VP/HR Mgr: Dennis Bhame
([e-mail])
Products: New product demand, added value of new
features, new product configuration, product line
optimization, price elasticity, product positioning/
repositioning, market segmentation, customer value
analysis (CVA), company reputation management,
international research

INTER-TEL ASSOCIATES, INC. *
PO Box 206, Chadds Ford, PA 19317;
610/459-5969, 800/222-8886, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.inter-telassociates.com

INVERIZON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
2214 Stoneridge Terr Ct, Chesterfield, MO
63017-7120; 636/530-6943, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.inverizon.com
Year established: 1994
Number of employees: 2
Managing Dir: James S. McLaren
([e-mail])
Products: Consulting in the management of
technology and biotechnology for improved crop
production and processing

IPSOS-REID, AGRI-FOOD
900-363 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3N9;
204/949-3100
Web site: www.ipsos-reid.com
Year established: 1979
Number of employees: 14
VP, Agri-Food: Jim Martel
Sr VP, Agri-Food: Joanna Karman
Sr VP, Agri-Food: Marinus Van Dijk
Sr VP, Agri-Food: Curtis Johnson
Products: A passion for agriculture; leading-edge
analytics; insightful and actionable research

ISSUES & ANSWERS NETWORK, INC.
5151 Bonney Rd, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA
23462; 757/456-1100, 800/234-7783,
FAX: [phone]
Client Services: 1010 Northern Blvd, Suite 208,
Great Neck, NY 11021; 516/487-8339,
800/234-7783, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.issans.com
Year established: 1988
Number of employees: 40
Pres: Peter J. McGuinness
Exec VP: Carla Lindemann
HR Dir: Maida Tipping
Products: 300 stations in U.S.; alliance partners in
48 countries; in-house data processing; personal
project director dedicated to every project

JEFFERSON DAVIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
425 Second St, S.E., Suite 340, Cedar Rapids, IA
52401; 319/364-4460, 800/369-4460,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.jeffersondavis.com
Year established: 1975
Number of employees: 20
Pres: Joseph J. Gross ([e-mail])
VP, Sales & Project Direction: Tony Blum
([e-mail])
Research Dir/New Business Contact: Gary Johnson
([e-mail])
Products: A worldwide leader in providing research-based
agricultural marketing solutions, with offices in
the U.S. and South America

CLIFF JOHNSON MARKETING
12820 Laurie Ln, Chaska, MN 55318; 952/466-2288,
FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1988
Number of employees: 1
Pres: Cliff Johnson ([e-mail])
Products: Experience in helping leaders clarify their
vision and developing innovative strategies for
transforming their vision into reality; writing (all
forms); book publishing

KENT GROUP, INC.
18000 West Sarah Ln, Suite 175, Brookfield, WI
53045; 262/792-0440, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1991
Number of employees: 3
Pres/CEO: James Kent ([e-mail])
Products: Management of mergers, acquisitions and
divestitures for agribusiness and food companies;
clients are large corporations seeking assistance in
managing the sale of a subsidiary, and owners of a
privately-owned business; work throughout the U.S.,
Canada, Mexico and Europe

KLINE & COMPANY, INC.,
AGRIBUSINESS GROUP
Overlook at Great Notch, 150 Clove Rd, Little Falls,
NJ 07424; 973/435-6262, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.klinegroup.com
Year established: 1959
Number of employees: 10
Pres: Joe Tarantola
Project Mgr: Mancer Cyr
([e-mail])
HR Mgr: Diana Bishop
([e-mail])
Products: Custom and syndicated market research
and consulting in ag chem, seed, biotech and
fertilizers

GENE KROUPA & ASSOCIATES
MARKETING RESEARCH
222 N. Midvale Blvd, Suite 29, PO Box 5258,
Madison, WI 53705; 60V231-2250,
FAX: [phone]
Focus group facility: 502 N. Eau Claire Ave,
Madison, WI 53705
Web site: www.genekroupa.com
Year established: 1979
Number of employees: 5
Pres/Research Dir: Gene Kroupa
([e-mail])
Coord: Traci Dejardin ([e-mail])
Products: Focus groups and surveys with dairy
producers, cash crop growers and businesses;
recruiting and facility rental, plus moderating

LEGER MARKETING *
201-47 Colborne St, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1V6;
416/815-0330, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.legermarketing.com

MARKET DIRECTIONS, INC.
(See advertisement in this section)
200 Walnut, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64106;
816/842-0020, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.marketdirections.com
Year established: 1991
Pres: Susan Spaulding
([e-mail])
Office Mgr: Shannon Box
([e-mail])
Acct Dir: Chawntae Applegate
([e-mail])
Products: Custom market research--qualitative and
quantitative; market segmentation, brand positioning,
product development, choice modeling, customer
satisfaction and loyalty

MARKETEAM ASSOCIATES
1807 Park 270 Dr, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63146;
314/878-7667, FAX: [phone]
Number of employees: 15
Pres: Carl Block
VP, Field Ops: Vicki Thies

MARKETING HORIZONS, INC.
1001 Craig Rd, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63146;
314/432-1957, 800/669-0839, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.mhorizons.com
Year established: 1986
Number of employees: 70+
Pres: Robert G. Jasper
VP, Client Svcs: Loren Wims
([e-mail])
Products: Full-service marketing research and
consulting company

MARQUEST MEDIA RESEARCH
104 Clam Ct, Gloucester, NC 28528-9309;
252/729-1100
Year established: 1982
Number of employees: 2
Pres: Paul Rule ([e-mail])
Products: Audience measurement, profiling,
readership studies and custom research for targeted
electronic and print media

MILLENNIUM RESEARCH, INC.
7493 West 147th St, Suite 201, Apple Valley, MN
55124; 952/431-6320, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.millenniumresearchinc.com
Year established: 1997
Number of employees: 3
Managing Dir/New Business Contact: Jan Johnson
([e-mail])
Assoc: Jennifer Slaughter
([e-mail])
Products: Qualitative/quantitative experts in new
product development, communications and customer
satisfaction research; animal health, farm equipment
and crop protection experience; international
network

THE OLSON RESEARCH GROUP, INC. *
Princeton Crossroads Corporate Ctr, 300 Phillips
Blvd, Suite 100, Ewing, NJ 08618; 609/882-9888,
FAX: [phone]
Branch office: 1513 Arboretum Dr, Chapel Hill, NC
27514; 919/967-3632; FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.olsonresearchgroup.com
Pres: Chip Olson

PALSHAW MEASUREMENT, INC.
PO Box 1439, Pebble Beach, CA 93953;
831/625-2500, 888/625-2555, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.worldopinion.com
Year established: 1968
Number of employees: 10+
Pres: John Palshaw ([e-mail])
Products: Brand equity/market satisfaction studies,
concept research, qualitative pre-screening of ad
roughs, ad and commercial pre-tests and campaign
impact studies

READEX
2251 Tower Dr W., Stillwater, MN 55082;
651/439-1554, 800/8-READEX, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.readexresearch.com
Year established: 1947
Pres/CEO: Jack Semler
Dir Sales & Mktg: Steve Blom

RESEARCH USA, INC.
125 S. Wilke Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005;
847/670-7660, 800/863-4800, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.researchusainc.com
Year established: 1972
Number of employees: 25
Pres: Clarence Jackson
Sales Mgr: Ryan Hanson
([e-mail])

SERECON MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
920 Edinburgh Rd S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2S 1L8;
403/243-8444, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.serecon.ca
Year established: 1991
Number of employees: 10
Sr Managing Partner: Don Hoover
([e-mail])
Sr Mktg Research: Karen Paul ([e-mail])
Products: Professional marketing research and
management consultant, specializing in agri-food,
servicing producer associations, processors,
agricultural input suppliers, financial services,
environmental interests and government

STRATEGIC MARKETING
RESEARCH & PLANNING
16120 Chesterfield Pkwy, Suite 160, Chesterfield,
MO 63017; 636/537-9122, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.smrp.net
Year established: 1991
Number of employees: 8
Principal: Michael J. Seiter
Products: Specialists in custom-designed qualitative
and quantitative studies including concept testing,
positioning, pricing and brand value

STRATEGIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
(See advertisement in this section)
160 Research Ln, Suite 101, Guelph, Ontario
N1G 5B2; 519/763-7600, 888/792-0389,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.sraresearch.com
Year established: 1996
Number of employees: 4
Dir, Client Svcs: John Vieira
([e-mail])
Senior Analyst: Ken Hester ([e-mail])
Products: Full-service marketing research company;
custom designed quantitative and qualitative studies;
focuses on agribusiness and agrifood

TELESESSION CORP., RESEARCH DIV. *
355 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017;
212/672-9400, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.telesession.com

THE THULE GROUP OF CONSULTANTS LTD.
PO Box 517, Platte, SD 57369; 605/337-9610,
888/226-9753, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.thulegroup.com
Year established: 1979
Number of employees: 3
Pres: William F. Tooley
VP: Margaret Bobertz
Products: Voice of the Customer; Market Discovery;
expert speaker in livestock and agriculture industry

VMS-INC.
805 Airway Dr, Allegan, MI 49101-8516;
269/673-2200, 800/343-6430, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.vms-online.com
Year established: 1986
Number of employees: 6
Pres: Michael S. Walsh
Products: Marketing agency for companies who wish
to market training materials to ag teachers in high
schools, vo-techs and colleges

WELSH GROUP
(See advertisement in this issue)
PO Box 480157, Kansas City, MO 64148-0157;
913/469-5062
Web site: www.agencysearch.biz
Year established: 1994
Number of employees: 1
Pres: Paul Welsh ([e-mail])
Products: Use formalized process that addresses the
specific needs of clients who are looking to change
or hire the best fit ad agency

DAN WIESE MARKETING RESEARCH
2108 Greenwood Dr S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA
52403-2727; 319/364-2866, FAX: [phone]
Web site: danwiesemarketing.uswestdex.com
Year established: 1986
Number of employees: 1
Pres: Dan Wiese ([e-mail])
Products: Forty-plus years' experience offering
tailored solutions to business needs

Additional firms offering Consulting/Market
Research (please refer to their full listings in the
sections indicated):
ACC, INC., Personnel Recruiting/Executive Search
AGDATA, Direct Marketing
AGREACH DIRECT MARKETING, INC., Direct
 Marketing
AGRICAREERS, INC., Personnel
 Recruiting/Executive Search
BECK AG COM, INC., Direct Marketing
CFA MARKETING SERVICES, Direct Marketing
CHASE ASSOCIATES, INC., Personnel
 Recruiting/Executive Search
CLARK CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC,
 Direct Marketing
CLAYTON EXECUTIVE RESOURCES, Meeting and
 Convention Planning/Services
COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING, INC., Direct
 Marketing
FARM JOURNAL MEDIA DATABASE
 STRATEGIES, Direct Marketing
FARM PROGRESS, Direct Marketing
HANSON PHOTO VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS,
 Photography/Video
HEDLIN AG ENTERPRISES, Personnel
 Recruiting/Executive Search
ISSUES INK, Editorial
THE JACKSON GROUP, Direct Marketing
THE KENNA GROUP, INC., Direct Marketing
MICK LANE COMMUNICATIONS, Editorial
THE MONTGOMERY GROUP, INC., Personnel
 Recruiting/Executive Search
MORTON-MCCORKLE & ASSOCIATES, INC.,
 Personnel Recruiting/Executive Search
NORTHERN LIGHTS INTERNET SOLUTIONS,
 LTD., E-Marketing Services
PAULSEN MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS,
 E-Marketing Services
PLEXUS MARKETING GROUP, INC., Direct
 Marketing
PRO-SEARCH, Personnel Recruiting/Executive
 Search
RSC AGRICENTIVES, Premium/Incentive
RON SCHERER & COMPANY, Editorial
SELECT PUBLISHING, Direct Marketing
SYNAPSE TECHNOLOGY, INC., Direct Marketing
TELESESSION CORP., Direct Marketing
VANCE PUBLISHING--FOOD SYSTEMS GROUP,
 Direct Marketing

MEETING & CONVENTION
PLANNING/SERVICES

BURMEISTER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
6 Woods Trail Ct, St. Charles, MO 63303;
636/928-3700, FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1989
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Dave Burmeister ([e-mail])
VP: Kristi Burmeister ([e-mail])
Products: More than 13 years expertise in
association management, meeting and trade show
marketing, management and registration services;
association management

CLAYTON EXECUTIVE RESOURCES
3609 Sundance Dr, Springfield, IL 62707;
217/546-8005, FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1987
Number of employees: 2
Pres: Carl Clayton ([e-mail])
Products: Sales training, marketing consulting,
speaking and presentation skills training, and
personal and professional development seminars

THE CREATIVE EDGE
231 E. Broadway, Bradley, IL 60915; 815/937-1855,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.tceweb.com
Year established: 1996
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Todd Lambert ([e-mail])
Mktg Dir: Brent Chenoweth
([e-mail])
Office Asst: Jennifer Gill
Products: Custom-made exhibits, banners, graphics
and signs

DAWN MORRIS PRODUCTIONS, INC
1434 Chemong Rd, Unit 3, Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6X9; 705/741-2536, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.torontofarmshow.com
Year established: 1986
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Howard Morris
Business Contact: Jane Hickman
([e-mail])
Products: Production of the Canadian International
Farm Equipment Show

NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW
4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216-2818;
303/297-1166, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.nationalwestern.com
Year established: 1909
Number of employees: 6
Pres/CEO: Pat Grant
New Business Contact: Brad Ettleman
Dir Ops: Ron Rohr
Products: Holds annual 16-day stock show event in
January, including rodeos, horse shows, livestock
events and indoor trade show; complex available for
booking throughout rest of the year

NIX & ASSOCIATES *
7219 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63143;
314/645-1455, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.nixassoc.com

TRADEXPOS, INC.
811 W. Oakland Ave, PO Box 1067, Austin, MN
55912; 507/437-4697, 800/949-3976,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.tradexpos.com
Year established: 1989
Number of employees: 5
Pres/Owner: Jack Thill

JAMES WALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
5927 Staffordshire Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46254;
317/297-0568
Year established: 1990
Pres/Trainer: Jim Walton ([e-mail])
Products: Provides training for trade show booth
workers (includes two-hour pre-show short course;
one-day classroom program; two-day boot camp
with role playing)

WORLD DAIRY EXPO
2820 Walton Commons W., Suite 101, Madison, WI
53718-6797; 603/224-6455, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.worlddairyexpo.com
Year established: 1965
Number of employees: 12
Gen Mgr: Tom McKittrick
Sales Mgr/Business Contact: John Rozum
Products: 2,000-head cattle show and 1,500-booth
trade show with educational seminars and youth
contests for the dairy industry

Additional firms offering Meeting and
Convention Planning/Services (please refer to
their full liftings in the sections indicated):
ACC, INC., Personnel Recruiting/Executive Search
CFA MARKETING SERVICES, Direct Marketing
CLARK CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC,
 Direct Marketing
COMMUNIPAK, Direct Marketing
THE MONTGOMERY GROUP, INC., Personnel
 Recruiting/Executive Search
PAULSEN MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS,
 E-Marketing Services
PENGUIN PRODUCTIONS, Photography/Video
ROPER ASW, Consulting/Market Research
RSC AGRICENTIVES, Premium/Incentive
RON SCHERER & COMPANY, Editorial
VALUE HOLIDAYS / EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL
 CENTRE, Premium/Incentive

PERSONNEL RECRUITING/
EXECUTIVE SEARCH

ACC, INC.*
1231 E. 2200 North Rd, Mansfield, IL 61854;
217/762-8541, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1988

AGRI-ASSOCIATES, INC.
(See advertisement in this issue)
#2 Cleaver Blvd, Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64112;
816/531-7980, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.agriassociates.com
Year established: 1969
Pres: Glenn J. Person ([e-mail])
Mgr: Paul Person
Mgr: Pete Keeley
Mgr: Mike Vinzenz
Mgr: Dick Robertson
Mgr: Jill McGregor
Mgr: Mike Deal
Mgr: Les Reardanz
Mgr: Terry Glenister
Mgr: Gene Pope
Mgr: Dick Johnson
Mgr: Bernie Gross
Mgr: Dana Hansen
Mgr: Jan van den Hoek
Mgr: Roger Fenster
Mgr: Patrick Pillias
Mgr: Roger Gilbert
Mgr: Monika Szentpetery
Mgr: Barbara Modecki
Mgr: Shoshana Merel
Products: Has specialized in seeking and recruiting
qualified candidates for professional, technical and
mid-to-upper management positions in agribusiness
since 1969

AGRI-BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.
14705 13th Ave, North, Plymouth, MN 55447;
763/473-3267
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.agribusinessservices.com
Year established: 1968
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Michael J. Morrison
([e-mail])
Products: Full-service executive recruiter serving
agribusiness and food processing industries; primary
focus on sales, marketing, manufacturing,
operations, technical and engineering professionals
throughout the U.S.

AGRI-MANAGEMENT GROUP, LTD.
3215 Harbor Village Rd, Suite 2, Middleton, WI
53562-1914; 608/221-3213, 800/551-9230,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.agri-man.com
Year established: 1978
Number of employees: 4
Pres/HR: Alton D. Block ([e-mail])

AGRI-TECH PERSONNEL, INC.
4444 N. Belleview, Suite 209, Kansas City, MO
64116; 816/453-7200, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.agri-techpersonnel.com
Year established: 1975
Number of employees: 6
Pres: Dale Pickering ([e-mail])
Products: International search and placement in the
agricultural and food industries from trainees to top
management, small local companies to international
giants

AGRICAREERS, INC. *
PO Box 307, 2124 McCloud Ave, New Hampton, IA
50659; 641/394-3145, 800/394-6638,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.agricareersinc.com

AGRO QUALITY SEARCH
7260 University Ave N.E., Suite 305, Fridley, MN
55432; 763/572-3737, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1984
Pres: Jerry L.Olson

DF BRYANT & CO.
7400 W. 130th St, Suite 100, Overland Park, KS
66213; 913/402-1701, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.dfbryant.com
Year established: 1984
Number of employees: 4
Pres: Dennis F. Bryant
([e-mail])
Services: Executive search for marketing and
marketing communications professionals serving
agriculture marketing

CAREESINAG.COM
(See advertisement in this issue)
11701 Borman Dr., #300, St. Louis, MO 63146;
314/569-2700, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.careersinag.com
VP: Bill Schuermann
Project Coord: Bekah Reddick
([e-mail])
Project Editor: Becky Rasmussen
([e-mail])

CHASE ASSOCIATES, INC.
7300 W. 110th St, Suite 560, Overland Park, KS
66210; 913/663-3100, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail];
[e-mail]
Web site: www.chaseassoc.com
Year established: 1993
Number of employees: 2
Pres/CEO: Karen Leathers
([e-mail])
Dir, Ag Placement: Dennis G. Landis
([e-mail])
Ag & Ag BioTech Placement Specialist: Christy D.
Nitsche ([e-mail])
Products: Global recruiting company for agricultural,
pharmaceutical and biotech industries; searches
from CEO/management to second-level operational
positions

RICH CONNELL AGRI-SEARCH, INC.
R.R. 2, Box 175D, Arthur, IL 61911; 217/543-2505,
FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.agri-search.com
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Dave Allen ([e-mail])
Products: Agricultural search firm matching quality
candidates with leading agricultural companies

HEDLIN AG ENTERPRISES
950 Office Park Rd, Suite 210, West Des Moines, IA
50265; 515/223-1408, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.hedlinag.com
Year established: 1975
Number of employees: 2
Owner: Kevin Drury ([e-mail])
Products: Twenty-seven years of executive search,
consulting and training experience serving
agribusiness companies and associations
throughout the U.S.

JFK SEARCH *
10 S. Fifth St, Minneapolis, MN 55402;
612/332-8082, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.jfksearch.com

KINCANNON & REED *
2106-C Gallows Rd, Vienna, VA 22182;
703/761-4046, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.krsearch.com

MRI SALES CONSULTANTS
OF SACRAMENTO
2267 Lava Ridge Ct, Suite 220, Roseville, CA
95661; 916/677-7700, 800/225-4610,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.scsacramento.com
Year established: 1976
Pres: Ron Whitney ([e-mail])

MANAGEMENT SEARCH, INC.
3013 N.W. 59th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73112-4203;
405/642-3173, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.mgmtsearch.com
Year established: 1980
Number of employees: 1
Pres: David Orwig ([e-mail])
Products: Recruiter exclusively for the agriculture
industry

THE MONTGOMERY GROUP, INC.
PO Box 30791, Knoxville, TN 37930-0791;
865/693-0325, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.tmgincknox.com
Year established: 1964
Number of employees: 10
Pres: Tony Koss ([e-mail])
Exec VP: Larry Suchomski ([e-mail])
Products: Personnel recruiting and marketing
services through experienced people

MORTON-MCCORKLE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
2190 S. Mason Rd, St. Louis, MO 53131-1639;
314/984-9494, FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1972
Number of employees: 2
Pres: Sam B. McCorkle ([e-mail])
Products: Extensive experience in domestic and
international agribusiness; work with firms to
build/enhance the human element through search
and coaching

NORTHEAST AGRI-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
PO Box 233, Roaring Spring, PA 16673;
814/244-4542, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.rennut.com/jobsinag
Year established: 1985
Number of employees: 2
Pres/Owner: Russell Brown

PRO-SEARCH
PO Box 27232, Omaha, NE 68127; 402/592-1546,
886/592-1546, FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1989
Number of employees: 2
Pres: Al Brenner ([e-mail])
Products: Recruiting and human resources
consulting to the agriculture industry

SOLTIS SEARCH & RECRUITING, INC.
PO Box 292, Danville, IN 46122; 317/745-5623,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1979
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Gail J. Soltis
VP: Ken Soltis

Additional firms offering Personnel
Recruiting/Executive Search Services (please
refer to their full listings in the sections
indicated):
BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC., Consulting/Market
 Research
COMMUNIPAK, Direct Marketing
LEGER MARKETING, Consulting/Market Research

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

AGSTOCKUSA, INC.
25315 Arriba del Mundo Dr, Carmel, CA 93923;
831/624-8600, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.agstockusa.com
Year established: 1996
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Ed Young ([e-mail])
CFO: Jean Young ([e-mail])
Products: Supplier of stock agriculture, produce and
livestock photography worldwide, representing more
than 100 commercial ag photographers, researchers
and entomologists

BARKSDALE AGRI-COMMUNICATIONS
PO Box 17726, Memphis, TN 38187; 901/767-9540,
FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1975
Number of employees: 1
Owner: William E. Barksdale ([e-mail])
Products: Agricultural writing and extensive ag stock
photography for ag publishers, advertisers, public
relations agencies, and companies

BARR PHOTOGRAPHY
RR 2, Elora, Ontario NOB 1S0; 519/846-8827,
FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.photobar.com
Year established: 1980
Number of employees: 2
New Business Contact: David Barr
([e-mail])

BAXTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(See advertisement in this section)
1433 N. Meridian St, Suite 203, Indianapolis, IN
46202; 317/538-2338, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.baxtercomm.com
Year established: 1986
Number of employees: 6
Pres: Brian Baxter ([e-mail])
Production Mgr: Pete Kaiser
([e-mail])
Products: Full-service video and audio production
company serving ag clients nationwide; broadcast-quality
location shooting, non-linear editing, scripting,
producing, large stock ag video library; video news
releases, corporate image videos, custom farm radio
reports are specialties; Web design and media
training

BLASDEL INC.
8221 Bolinder Rd, Leawood, KS 66206;
913/648-5973, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.blasdelphoto.com
Year established: 1987
Number of employees: 2
Pres/Owner: John Blasdel ([e-mail])
Products: Advertising and ag photography, product
and location

RICHARD BROOKS PHOTOGRAPHY
3023 N. Clark St, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60657;
773/755-4252
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1980
Pres: Richard Brooks

CHARLTON PHOTOS, INC.
11518 N. Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI 53092;
262/241-8634, 888/242-7586, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.charltonphotos.com
Year established: 1981
Number of employees: 2
Pres: James H. Charlton II ([e-mail])
Office Mgr: Karen Torbeck
Products: Stock photography, stock video,
commercial and location photography assignments,
and video production from concept to completion;
CD-ROM catalog available upon request

BOB CUNNINGHAM PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
PO Box 3556, Shawnee, KS 66203; 913/268-1117,
FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1970
Number of employees: 2
Pres: Bob Cunningham

DENNY EILERS WRITING & PHOTOGRAPHY
18025 Eagle Ave, Luana, IA 52156; 563/783-2660,
FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1990
Number of employees: 2
Chief Photographer: Denny Eilers
([e-mail])
Products: Freelance photography and writing
services

BOB ELBERT PHOTOGRAPHY
1033 T Ave, Nevada, IA 50201-1023; 515/294-4053
Year established: 1993
Number of employees: 1
Owner:. Bob Elbert ([e-mail])
Products: Freelance location photography, stock
photography and studio photography; specialization
in crop production, portraits and events for editorial
and public relations

Broadcast Production Services
FARM JOURNAL MEDIA BROADCAST
PRODUCTION SERVICES
(See advertisement in this issue)
25 Executive Dr, Suite A, Lafayette, IN 47905;
765/449-8000, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.farmjournalmedia.com
Year established: 1982
Number of employees: 18
Pres: Jeffrey Pence ([e-mail])
CEO: Andrew J. Weber ([e-mail])
VP, Sales: Tony Behr ([e-mail])
HR Mgr: Jennifer Cooper ([e-mail])
Products: Cutomized TV spots and video production
services

FILMFARM
PO Box 149, Cochrane, Alberta T4C 1A4;
403/932-9397, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.filmfarm.ca
Year established: 1986
Number of employees: 2
Pres/CEO: J. David Corry
Products: Agricultural stills, videography, HDTV and
film production, image library

DAVID HALSEY WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER
14848 64th Pl N., Maple Grove, MN 55311-4116;
763/550-1987, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.dhalsey.com
Year established: 1987
Owner: David Halsey ([e-mail])
Products: Freelance copywriting, including national.
television, radio, print advertising and direct mail for
many major advertising agencies and corporations;
stock photography available in many ag topic

HANSON PHOTO VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS
303 14th St N., Fargo, ND 58102; 701/293-1489,
FAX: [phone]
Web sites: www.hansonphoto.com,
www.fargovideo.com
Year established: 1991
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Nancy E. Hanson ([e-mail])
VP: Russell F. Hanson ([e-mail])
Products: Traditional and digital photography for
publications, Web and CD-ROM; industrial video,
brochures and manuals; public relations and
marketing materials for agriculture

GRANT HEILMAN PHOTOGRAPHY, INC.
(See advertisement in this section)
506 W. Lincoln Ave, PO Box 317, Lititz, PA 17543;
717/626-0296, 800/622-2046, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.heilmanphoto.com
Year established: 1948
Number of employees: 6
Pres: Sonia Wasco ([e-mail])
Products: Stock photo specialists in agriculture,
natural science, horticulture and wildlife representing
the work of 50 photographers around the world

JIM JERNIGAN PHOTOGRAPHY
1820 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470;
352/732-7927, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.jjphoto.com
Year established: 1948
Number of employees: 6
Pres: John Jernigan
Owner: Jim Jernigan ([e-mail])

JMO PHOTOGRAPHY *
510 10th Ave N., Fargo, ND 58102; 701/293-7319,
888/460-7319
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1970

BRUCE KUEHL PHOTOGRAPHY
6606 Forest Park Dr, DeForest, WI 53532-2704;
608/846-4243, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1981
Number of employees: 2
Owner: Bruce Kuehl
Products: Specialization in dairy cattle photography,
primarily in the central and eastern part of the U.S.;
stock photo library; available for assignment work

LANGHORST PHOTOGRAPHY
314 Dunlop St, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2P7;
306/933-2461, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1997
Owner/Mgr: Darin Langhorst
Products: Commercial, location and stock
photography for ag and industrial companies to use
in public relations and advertising

JOHN MESSINEO PHOTOGRAPHER/WRITER
PO Box 1636, Fort Collins, CO 80522; 970/482-9349
Year established: 1968
Number of employees: 2
Owner: John Messineo ([e-mail])
Products: Photography, editorial writing/copy editing

MIDWESTOCK
(See advertisement in this section)
1925 Central, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64108;
816/474-0229, 800/474-9974, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.midwestock.com
Year established: 1991
Number of employees: 3
Owner: Susan L. Anderson
([e-mail])
Products: Specializes in stock photos which capture
the beauty and culture of the agricultural industry
across the country and America's Heartland

PENGUIN PRODUCTIONS
5461 Highland Park Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132;
314/533-4401, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1985
Number of employees: 5
Pres: Kipley Klein
Production Mgr: Lynn Smith
([e-mail])
Products: Digital beta and beta video production,
post production and script development

CHESTER PETERSON JR.
PO Box 71, Lindsborg, KS 67456; 785/227-3880,
FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1964
Number of employees: 1
Pres: Chester Peterson Jr. ([e-mail])
Products: Freelance writer and photographer
covering the U.S. and Canada, with emphasis on the
Great Plains; can fly own plane on assignments; can
direct video crews

POSITIVE REFLECTIONS
855 Village Center Dr, Suite 379, North Oaks, MN
55127; 651/426-6994, 800/584-5461,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1984
Number of employees: 2
Pres: Greg Ryan
VP: Sally Bayer
Products: Location photography of people, places
and products

RURAL SERVICES
537 School St, Clarksdale, MS 38614; 662/624-8986
Year established: 1980
Pres: Harris Barnes
Products: Work with Hasselblad and Canon
cameras; well-versed in crops in southern tier USA;
"Cotton, A 50-Year Pictorial History of Production"
published in 2002

SELYEM ENTERPRISES
155 Prospector Trail, Bozeman, MT 59718;
406/388-9282, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.grainelevatorphotos.com
Year established: 1979
Number of employees: 2
Pres: Bruce Selyem
New Business Contact: Barbara Selyem
Products: Photo resource specializing in modern and
historic grain elevators, contemporary and historic
architecture, agricultural and western lanscapes;
freelance photography

SOUTHERN IMAGES
142 Westlake Dr, Brandon, MS 39047;
601/992-9488, 888/327-6329, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.southern-images.com
Year established: 1980
Number of employees: 2
Partner: Debra L. Ferguson
([e-mail])
Products: Stock and assignment photography
specializing in agribusiness

STAGE FRIGHT PRODUCTIONS
11 S. Second St, PO Box 373, Geneva, IL
60134-2204; 630/232-6201, 800/979-6800,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: pages.prodigy.com/stagefright/welcome.html
Year established: 1988
Number of employees: 2
Owner: David L. Phyfer
Office Admin: Lori Hoffmann
Products: Children's ag-related videos; sales,
training and other programs

VERNE STRICKLAND COMMUNICATIONS
120 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401;
910/815-0120, Cellular: 910/619-2988
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1982
Pres/Owner: Verne Strickland
Products: 100% agricultural services in public
relations, video production, still photography,
publicity, Web content and foreign language
translations; specializing in Southern agriculture

THURBER PHOTOGRAPHIC
PO Box 1006, Visalia, CA 93279; 559/732-2798,
FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1984
Number of employees: 1
Owner: David Thurber ([e-mail])
Products: Specializing in western U.S. agricultural
photography

DAVID ULMER PHOTOGRAPHY
12803 Goodson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63131;
314/821-4780, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.asmpstlouis.org/d_ulmer
Year established: 1978
Number of employees: 1
Owner: David Ulmer ([e-mail])
Products: Images delivered in film or digital file
formats; 35 mm to 4x5 film formats available

VENARD FILMS LTD.,
FARM FILM FOUNDATION *
PO Box 1332, Peoria, IL 61654-1332; 309/699-3911,
FAX: [phone]

STEVE WOIT PHOTOGRAPHY
6028 Kaymar Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55436;
612/622-8619, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.stevewoit.com
Year established: 1984
Owner: Steve Woit ([e-mail])
Products: Beautiful location and studio photography
of crops, livestock and the people who raise them;
extensive library of existing ag photos

ED YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHY
PO Box 3802, Carmel, CA 93921; 831/624-0630,
FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1981
Number of employees: 2
Owner: Ed Young ([e-mail])
Products: Commercial studio and location
photography serving agriculture and produce
company clients throughout California and Arizona
Additional firms offering Photography/Video
services (please refer to their full listings in the
sections indicated):
AG WEST COMMUNICATIONS, Editorial
APPLIED ART & TECHNOLOGY, E-Marketing
 Services
CLARK CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC,
 Direct Marketing
COMMUNIPAK, Direct Marketing
GAINES COMMUNICATIONS, Editorial
ROD GASCH: KILLER COPY, Editorial
JOHN HARVEY COMMUNICATIONS, Editorial
MICK LANE COMMUNICATIONS, Editorial
MAGNUM COPY, Editorial
PAULSEN MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS,
 E-Marketing Services
RSC AGRICENTIVES, Premium/Incentive
RON SCHERER & COMPANY, Editorial
JOHN WALLACE COMMUNICATIONS, Editorial

PREMIUM/INCENTIVE

AMERICAP CO., INC. *
276 Daniels Bridge Rd, Enfield, NC 27823;
252/445-2388, 800/441-5810, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.americap.net

C & E SPECIALTIES
2530 Laude Dr, Rockford, IL 61109; 815/229-9230,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.cespecialties.com
Year established: 1981
Number of employees: 15
Pres: Chad C. Endsley
Sales Mgr: Michael Johnson

CARDINAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
PO Box 1430, Hwy 460, Grundy, VA 24614-1430;
276/935-4545, 800/336-0551, FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1977
Pres: Llewellyn Shortridge
Salesperson: Margaret Branham
Products: Adjustable caps, nylon jackets, T-shirts,
emblems and decals with company logos

DIE-CAST PROMOTIONS
BY F.F. ERTL III, INC. *
10478 St. Joseph Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003;
563/583-0636, 877/874-5467, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.ffertl3.com

DOUBLE HH MANUFACTURING,
DIVISION OF HOPE HAVEN, INC.
207 Westview Dr, PO Box 176, Rock Valley, IA
51247-0176; 712/476-3200, 800/397-8691,
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.doublehh.com
Year established: 1985
Number of employees: 50
Dir Mfg Ops: Loy Van't Hul
Customer Svc: Lori Mozer
Products: Premium quality heavy-duty hitchpin with
name or logo imprinted on plastisol-coated head and
handle; plastisol and imprinting available in a variety
of colors

ERTL/RACING CHAMPIONS *
Hwys 136 & 20, Dyersville, IA 52040; 563/875-2000,
FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.rcertl.com

INCENTIVE ASSOCIATES, INC.
6803 W. 64th St, Suite 114, Overland Park, KS
66202; 913/722-2848, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Year established: 1983
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Jack Buckley
Products: Direct factory representative for
Waterford/Wedgewood, Howard Miller clocks, JVC
electronics, Tri-Mountain apparel, Quest promotional
phone cards, Fuji cameras

INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND INCENTIVES
17476 Hilltop Ridge Dr, Eureka, MO 63025;
636/938-9395, 888-253-6892, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.4iiii.com
Year established: 1989
Number of employees: 1
Pres: Sandi Heidorn
Products: Manufacturers' representatives for 2,800+
suppliers who have available over 500,000 products
for customer imprint

JOHNSON OUTDOORS
555 Main St, Suite 025, Racine, WI 53403;
262/631-6713, 800/493-6686, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.johnsonoutdoors.com
Year established: 1970
CEO: Helen Johnson-Leipold
Dir: Floyd Wilkinson
Mgr: Sue Kuiper ([e-mail])
Products: Brand-name outdoor recreational
products, including trolling motors, tents, backpacks,
compasses, canoes, kayaks and fishing boats

MIDWEST PREMIUMS & PROMOTIONS
PO Box 6006, Leawood, KS 68206; 913/383-9333,
FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1977
Pres: Steve Dudley
Products: Premiums, sales contests, ad specialties,
and incentives for every aspect of business

NEALEY COMPANY
14409 Buena Vista Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323-2028;
515/987-0000, 800/289-9781, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.tirerepairkit.com
Year established: 1980
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Matt Nealey ([e-mail])
Products: Heavy-duty tire repair kit which fixes flats
on all tubeless tires, including those on tractors,
wagons, all farm implements, autos, trucks, ATVs
and heavy equipment

A. C. OEHMICH LEATHER COMPANY
3390 Lanam Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408;
812/334-0763, 800/903-0763, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.acoehmichleather.com
Year established: 1976
Owner: Art Oehmich ([e-mail])
Products: High-quality, value-priced manufacturer of
both business-use and personal-use leather goods;
writing and presentation portfolios, travel wallets, golf
accessories, PDA holders and business accessories

OMAHA STEAKS--INCENTIVE DIV.
11030 O St, Omaha, NE 68137; 800/228-2480,
FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.omahasteaks.com/incentive
Year established: 1917
Number of employees: 1800
Pres: Bruce Simon
VP, HR: JoAnn Kozeny
Asst Incentive Sales Mgr: Tom Carnes
([e-mail])
Products: Corporate gift and incentive programs
featuring gourmet steaks and food products as well
as gift certificates

OUTDOOR WORLD INCENTIVES/
BASS PRO SHOPS
2500 E. Kearney, Springfield, MO 65898;
417/873-5075, 800/951-1000, FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.owincentives.com
Year established: 1970
Number of employees: 5
VP, HR: Mike Rowland
Dir Incentives: Bill Wagner
([e-mail])
Products: Offers gift cards, Bass Bucks and special
price merchandise for all needs; vacation packages
and logo apparel

PACIFIC SPORTSWEAR CO., INC.
6150 Fairmount Ave, Suite F, San Diego, CA 92120;
619/281-6688, 800/872-8778, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.pacsport.com
Year established: 1983
Number of employees: 1
Pres: Rich Soergel ([e-mail])
HR Mgr: Cathy Cain ([e-mail])
Products: Custom embroidered patches, lapel pins,
rubber keychains and custom headwear since 1983;
new lower prices and faster deliveries now offered

RSC AGRICENTIVES
1839 Ghent Rd, Suite 220, PO Box 168, Columbia,
IL 62236; 618/281-6648, FAX: [phone]
Year established: 1996
Number of employees: 3
Pres: Ron Scherer ([e-mail])
Products: Corn-based and soybean-based hand
cleaner, industrial solvents, lotions, window cleaners
and auto waxes; also soybean-based Environ
awards

SPEC CAST *
428 6th Ave N.W., Dyersville, IA 52040;
319/875-8706, 800/844-8067, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.speccast.com

SUGARDALE FOODS, INC.
3758 Progress St, N.E., Canton, OH 44705-4438;
330/466-8810, 800/860-4267, 800/860-5444,
FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.sugardale.com
Year established: 1920
Number of employees: 10
Pres/COO: Harry Valentino
HR Mgr: Mark Sullivan
Customer Svc Mgr: Dabbie Rupert
([e-mail])
Products: Gourmet foods, hams, steaks, turkeys,
chops, candy, nuts, cheesecakes, gift certificates
and promotional material

VALUE HOLIDAYS/
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL CENTRE *
10224 N. Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI 53092;
608/274-9532, 800/800-1320, FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.valhol.com

Additional firms offering Premium/Incentive
services (please refer to their full listings in the
sections indicated):
AGRI-EDUCATION, INC., Editorial
CFA MARKETING SERVICES, Direct Marketing
CLARK CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC,
 Direct Marketing
COMMUNIPAK, Direct Marketing
JOHN HARVEY COMMUNICATIONS, Editorial
RON SCHERER & COMPANY, Editorial
STAGE FRIGHT PRODUCTIONS,
 Photography/Video

* Updated info not received for '03 MSG.