SCOTT J.

MCKINNIE, IOM CAE

Bellevue, Washington 98008 (509) 638-5382 scott.mckinnie@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly skilled in Operational management within the Association and political arenas including overseeing the operations from the size of $100,000 to $700,000 with memberships in excess of 150 corporate members and associated staff personnel. Skilled in management of regulatory and legislative affairs in agricultural and nonagricultural settings. Skilled in relationship building, event management, staff management.

EDUCATION
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Ames, Iowa U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Bachelor of Science: Agricultural Journalism, 1973 Institute for Organizational Management, 2000

AREAS OF STRENGTH & EXPERTISE

Government Relations Regulatory Affairs Lobbyist Oversight Industry Group Collaboration Board Member Relationships Member Relations Strategic Planning & Initiatives Public Relations/Media Relations Resource Management Program Implementation Fiscal Planning Operational Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MCKINNIE & COMPANY
Consulting Services Organic Products Distribution Consulting Services - Pine Creek Precision LLC Consulting Services - Farm Cloud April 2009 July 2010 March 2008 Present October 2010 - Present

ORGANIC PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTION: Provided expertise on fertilizer industry issues, regulatory requirements for registering product in United States. Participating in development of marketing plans for various OPD products. PINE CREEK: Provided leadership direction for the planning, development and the organization structure for Unmanned Aircraft Company. Reviewed and rewrote operational guidelines, advised on Congressional communications, provided budgetary advice on implementation of national organization. July 2010 October 2011 Serving as Executive Director for a statewide association that represents commissioners and managers of water and sewer districts. Im active in legislative and regulatory affairs, public affairs, operations, membership and staff management. Assisting in re-writing bylaws and other operational manuals, developed new communication venues, promoting member benefits via one on one visits with commissioners and in front of industry groups. Charged with budget management of $700,000+ annual budget and a support staff of three.

WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF SEWER & WATER DISTRICTS

FAR WEST AGRIBUSINESS ASSOCIATION, Spokane, Washington

November-1989-February 2008

Industry advocate of member-funded regional trade organization with mission focused on enhancement of business and safety environment for fertilizer and agrichemical industry in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Nevada. Management Oversaw the Operations and collaborated on internal association functions, print schedule and event review, and project, program and event execution. Produce bi-monthly newsletters addressing vital industry issues. Function as agent for national industry certification program covering Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Alaska, and British Columbia. Re-branded Association from an annual meeting focused organization to recognized industry leader in legislative and regulatory affairs. Lead development and execution of events including: industry specific annual training; Management Conference offered to member upper management staff; safety training and Hazmat requirements conferences; annual Anhydrous Ammonia driver certification training; Regional Certified Crop Adviser program (developed national programs first multi-state and international regional governing board for program, continuing education credits, promotion of program to potential CCAs, and management of exam).

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Legislative and Regulatory Affairs

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Represented association in legislative and regulatory arenas in states within region, and responded to membership issues (with ultimate aim at improving membership and association recognition). Collaborate with industry government affairs representatives and members in coordination of policy positions; orchestrate Political Action Committee fund raising and distribution in concert with contract lobbyists and industry members. Ensure performance of 3 state contract lobbyists and monitor legislative activities in 2 other states. Throughout legislative sessions, wrote weekly review observing and monitoring initiatives. Chair fertilizer advisory committees with Idaho Department of Agriculture and Oregon Department of Agriculture; also served in similar capacity with Washington and previously served on national industry board of directors and national industry task force. Instrumental in regional lobbying efforts advocating industry positions in state capitals; also contributed to language for legislation and testified in front of legislative committees on several bills in 3 states. Topics included heavy metals, phosphate fertilizer bans, industry licensing, pesticide container recycling. Lobbied congressional delegations on industry issues

Administrative
Strategically administer operations representing 145 corporate members with a database in excess of 1,500 individuals. Managed and administered over $450,000 operating budget (including $220,000 membership budget).I personally reported to 15-member Board of Directors. Traveled 5-state region to develop and manage programs and events as necessary Throughout tenure, consistently met or exceeded net budget revenue; Grew association budget from $125,000 to 500,000, with ready reserve up from $15,000 to more than $300,000; increased dues revenue from $85,000 to $220,000.

PREVIOUS CAREER EXPERIENCE

IOWA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL ASSOCIATION Des Moines, Iowa Communications Director MCKINNIE LIVESTOCK FARMS CORPORATION Afton, Iowa WHITE FARM EQUIPMENT COMPANY Oak Brook, Illinois Marketing Promotions Manager FARM PROGRESS SHOW Indianapolis, Indiana Manager Assistant Manager INDIANA PRAIRIE FARMER MAGAZINE Indianapolis, Indiana Assistant Indiana Editor October 1987-October 1989

March 1981-October 1987 November 1979-February 1981

March 1975-October 1979

June 1973-March 1975

CAREER RECOGNITION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Member, Institute for Organizational Management's Tucson Institute Board of Regents, 2001 2006 Certified Association Executive Certificate, American Society of Association Executives, 2002 Chairman of 18-member Alliance of State Associations and represented Alliance for 2 years on Executive Board of the Agricultural Retailers Association, 2000 Agriculture Association Executive Directors Award Coalition building and public relations, 1999 First state association executive director covered on industry trade publication "Farm Chemicals Magazine," for efforts on Washington State Heavy Metal in Fertilizer issue, 1998 Charter Member of 'The Des Moines (Iowa) Register' "Up and Comer" Recognition for Young State Leaders, 1986

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PROFESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE

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We have known and worked closely with Scott ever since he became the Director of the Farwest Agribusiness Association nearly twenty years ago Scott has interacted well with OFS staff and membership. He is always willing to bring his expertise to the table when called upon even if it means inconvenient travel to Salem, Oregon. Scott knows how to work effectively in a coalition atmosphere, simultaneously representing and protecting the needs of his members, while finding a way to accomplish the goals of the larger group. As an individual he is an initiator -- as part of a team, he is an active participant, not a passive observer. Not only does Scott understand the impact of market conditions on agricultural business, but places equal attention on the importance of political and regulatory impacts as well
Terry L. Witt, Executive Director & Paulette L. Pyle, Director of Grass Roots Oregonians for Food and Shelter (OFS) Oregonians for Food and Shelter served as the lobbying arm of Far West in Oregon. I worked with them on a number of legislative and regulatory issues regarding the fertilizer and pesticide industry in the state. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------

Scott is regarded as a trusted, reliable source of information, in matters pertaining to our Agri Business Industry. Scott has always impressed me with his work ethic, his candor, and well thought out responses, when put to the test, of tackling the hard questions and or projects assigned to him. Scotts attention to detail and his good working relationship with his constituents is admired by all within our industry. I have worked side by side with Scott in matters dealing with the Pacific Northwest Certified Crop Adviser Program, also with the International Certified Crop Adviser Program. Scotts hard work and dedication to these programs, has been, in my opinion a large part of the reason for their success. Scott is a pleasure to work with and a person who can be trusted to get the job done. I believe Scott McKinnie would be a very fine addition to any organization looking for a competent, hard working, professional employee.
James F. Smith, Area Manager, McGregor Company Nezperce ID Vice President International Certified Crop Advisor Program Far West served as the agent for the International Certified Crop Advisor Program in the Pacific Northwest plus Alaska and British Columbia. Mr. Smith chaired the oversight Board of the NWCCA program and serves on the International CCA board.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I have known Scott for over 10 years in his position as Executive Director of the Far West Agribusiness Association. Through these years, I have had the opportunity to work closely with him on many agriculture-related issues. Some of these issues were extremely political, controversial, and scientifically challenged that tested the most accomplished leader. Scotts friendly personality is an asset to building a network of resources, fostering open communication and understanding. It is with my respect and pleasure that I highly recommend Scott McKinnie for any position of leadership and vision. It is without any doubt that he has the skills and expertise to provide the guidance necessary to move an organization forward.
Janet Fults, Registrations, Certification/Licensing, Fertilizer Program Manager Oregon Department of Agriculture, Pesticides Division I served as Chair of the Fertilizer Advisory Board to the Agency, and work with Ms. Fults in development and implementation of laws and rules affecting the fertilizer and agrichemical industry in Oregon.