Eric Smidt

Vice President, Marketing & Communications @Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA, US

As Vice President, Marketing & Communications, I oversee the marketing and communications initiatives for the Ames Chamber of Commerce and affiliate organizations that include the following: Ames Economic Development Commission, Downtown Ames, and FUEL, the Story County young professionals organization. We create the digital and print assets that advance the District\'s brand. This includes the following:• Writer, photographer, layout design, and printer for our quarterly publication, Traction magazine.• Manage social media channels.• Oversee the maintenance of the website• Maintain branding standards• Shoot and edit video projects.

University of Northern Iowa

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Iowa State University

Master of Education (M.Ed.)