Pegy MiarsSUMMARY
− More than 20 years of management experience with an emphasis in nonprofit leadership − Extensive knowledge about, and contacts within, the organic industry − Experience working effectively with government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) − Proven expertise in fiscal accountability, communications, marketing, management and administration − Proficient in networking, public speaking, and developing alliances with stakeholders − Highly regarded for ethical judgment and actions − Experienced in strategic planning, implementation, and analysis ORGANIC EXPERIENCE ORGANIC MATERIALS REVIEW INSTITUTE (OMRI), Eugene, Oregon Executive Director/CEO 2010 – present Leader for all aspects of a nonprofit research institute, including programs, finances, contracts and leases, human resources, legal, office management, facilities, and board and committee support. Communicate and interact with clients, industry stakeholders, regulatory bodies, media and the public. CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARMERS (CCOF), Santa Cruz, California Executive Director/CEO 2004 – 2010 Led a rapidly growing nonprofit with two subsidiaries, including programs, member services, advocacy, finances, contracts and leases, human resources, legal, office management, facilities, and board and committee support. Responsible for communication with membership as well as outside stakeholders, media and the public. EARTHBOUND FARM, Carmel, California Consumer Marketing Manager 2000 – 2003 Managed all aspects of consumer marketing for North America’s largest organic produce brand, including national and local advertising, media relations, public relations and promotions. Managed corporate donations and sponsorships. WHOLE FOODS MARKET, Monterey, California (Formerly GRANARY MARKET, Pacific Grove, CA) Marketing Director 1996 – 1998 Managed marketing and community relations for a local natural foods store. Assisted in the merger and transition to a new, larger store. Grand opening marketing activities resulted in record-setting opening day and opening week sales in the region. EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Major, General Business Minor Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA) Training: Crop Inspection Training (2007), Inspection Workshop (2012), Canadian Organic Regulations (2014) and NOP Standards Update (2014) RELEVANT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE IFOAM – Organics International − Member of the World Board, 2014 – present International Organic Accreditation Service (IOAS) − Member of the Board of Directors, 2015 – present IFOAM North America − Chair of Inaugural General Assembly, 2016 − Member of Steering Committee, 2015-2016 CCOF Certification Services, LLC − Chair of Management Committee governing a USDA accredited organic certifying agent, 2004 – 2011 California Polytechnic State University; Center for Agriculture, Food & Environmental Studies − Advisory Board in the Center for Sustainability, 2005 - 2010 California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) − Executive Committee, 2008 – 2010 |
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