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Robin Kocina Robin Kocina owns and operates Mid-America Events & Expos, Inc., a thriving event management and exposition company based in Minneapolis, MN. She is also chief operating officer of Media Relations, Inc., a Pay Per Interview® public relations and marketing company, and co-owner of Kocina Marketing Companies, Inc. Kocina is instrumental in the daily operations within Kocina Marketing Companies, with a strong emphasis on workflow, sales and employee performance, recruiting, and developing employees to reach their full potential. Kocina serves on the Leadership Board for the National Federation of Independent Business, and is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for WomenVenture. She is also a member of the Womens Presidents Association. She was honored in 2006 with Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazines Standing Ovation Award, and is the recipient of the 2005 Luminary Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners, Minnesota Chapter. |
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Michelle Roddie Vice President of Operations Michelle Roddie has been with Mid-America Events & Expos since its inception, and with parent company Kocina Marketing Companies since 1992. Her specialty is in organizing and managing successful corporate events and consumer expos, with an emphasis on exhibitor relations. She is an integral part of the management team that ensures quality service to all clients. Roddie has been instrumental in developing and implementing all of Mid-America's consumer expos. In addition, her corporate clients include Prudential, Cargill, Malt-O-Meal, HB Foundation and World Championship of Fantasy Football. Michelle's responsibilities include event creation and development, project management, and overall event coordination. |
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Robin Miller Associate Editor Robin Miller writes, edits and manages the written materials for all of Kocina Marketing Companies. She is responsible for press releases; Web content; proposals; ghostwritten articles and books; and copy for TV, radio and print advertising. She also serves as publisher for Mid-America Events & Expos' four consumer expo magazines. |
