Education Kent State University 1969 B.S. Advertising/Public Relations
Ashland University 1983 M.B.A.
New York Institute of Photography 1975 Associate
Boston College Certificate in Corporate Philanthropy
Professional Experience Dick Shoemaker’s professional experience includes newspaper advertising sales, daily newspaper wire editor, copy editor, photographer and reporter; more than 30 years’ experience in corporate public relations, public policy, philanthropy and advertising; small business ownership and private consulting. Shoemaker often serves as a communications technology policy consultant to government and media.
Professional Affiliations Public Relations Society of America
St. Louis Advertising and Marketing Association
Leadership Missouri
Missouri Press Association
Iowa Press Association
Arkansas Press Association
Minnesota Press Association
Oklahoma Press Association
IABC
Activities/Honors President – Noblesville, IN Chamber of Commerce
President - Hamilton County Traffic Safety Task Force
Board Member – Central Indiana Crime Stoppers
St. Charles County, MO Master Plan ED Task Force Leader
Various Verizon/GTE chairman’s Leadership Awards
FIFA/High School Soccer Referee/coach