Marketing & Sales Management Instructors

Karen Meuwissen

Marketing Instructor

Phone Number: 320-762-4443

Information:

Karen Meuwissen has over 20 years of experience in business to business marketing and sales. She has been an instructor at ATCC since 2002.

Occupational Experience:

National Marketing Manager, Case IH Application Equipment
Marketing Communication Manager, Tyler Industries
Sales Coordinator, Interstate Seed Company
Executive Director, North Dakota Crop Improvement Association
Teaching Assistant, North Dakota State University
Crop Consultant, Agassiz Crop Consulting
Research Biologist, Monsanto

Education and Training:

MBA, University of St. Thomas
BS – Agronomy, North Dakota State University
Certified Session Leader and Coach, Counselor Salesperson
Media Relations Training
Versatile Sales Person Training
Dale Carnegie
Fourth Generation Management

Professional Recognition:

Minnesota Dex Advisor of the year, 2007
Award for Excellence in teaching, 2006, 2007, 2008
National Best of National Agri-Marketing Association Awards (NAMA)
- First Place for Trade Ad, 2001
- Merit Award for multimedia Campaign, 2000
- Merit Award for specialty premiums, 2000
- First Place for response generating direct mail piece, 1999
30 Regional Best of NAMA Awards, 1996-2001
ACE Award for Excellence in NAMA Student Chapter

Kris Daby

Fashion Management Instructor

Email Address: kristind@alextech.edu

Phone Number: 320-762-4921

Background:

Kris Daby has been a program instructor in the Sales Management & Marketing Division for several years and is the Fashion Management Program instructor/advisor. In addition to teaching fashion classes, Kris also teaches courses in retail management, customer service, business math, marketing and resume preparation.

Occupational Background:

Kris has extensive professional experience in the fashion/retail industry working for stores such as Marshall Field's (now Macy's) and Herberger's. Over the years, Kris has held positions including Sales Manager, Associate buyer, Planner Distributor, Buyer, and Division Vice President.

Kris was also an Associate Product Manager for a major food supplier and recently gained sales experience as a Sales Representative with Aventis Pharmaceuticals.