Brad Howard
Professional Division National President
Communications Director for a member of Congress
pdpres@fbla.org
Brad Howard, of Van Buren, Arkansas, currently serves as the communications director for a U.S. Congressman in Washington, D.C. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, and a Master of Arts in Public Communication from American University in Washington, D.C. He is a former account executive at an advertising, marketing and public relations agency and has worked on numerous political campaigns. Brad's journey in FBLA-PBL began in 1998 in the Middle Level and he has been an active member and officer in all levels of the organization since. He served as a state officer in Arkansas FBLA and PBL, served as PBL National Parliamentarian and PBL Southern Region National Vice President, Professional Division National Secretary/Treasurer, and has served as a presenter and judge at numerous FBLA and PBL meetings and conferences across the country.
Brad is a strong advocate for FBLA-PBL, noting the skills, self-confidence and networking the organization offers can carry its members throughout a lifetime of career development experiences - from the Middle Level well into their professional careers. |
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Eric McGarvey
Professional Division National Vice President
Youreka! Personal and Small Business Solutions, Inc.
pdvp@fbla.org
Eric McGarvey is an honors graduate of both Isothermal Community College (1997) and Western Carolina University (2000) with degrees in Business Administration/Law and Economics/Entrepreneurial Studies. As a student, Eric served in many local, state, and national leadership roles with organizations such as SGA, Phi Theta Kappa, Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Students in Free Enterprise, and Phi Sigma Pi.
Eric has been an active member in FBLA-PBL since 1995 and has served in local, state, and national leadership roles, including PBL National SR Vice President (1999-2000) and most recently as NC State Professional Division President (2004-2008). Eric has also served as a state and national workshop speaker and judge since graduating in 2000.
Eric has established experience in the areas of corporate sales, human resources, and project management working with companies like American Greetings. Working with his own small business-Youreka! Personal and Small Business Solutions, Inc. Eric is able to work on projects with organizations across the U.S. including those he was once active with as a student. He is a founding member of a professional networking cohort in his home city that benefits rising area professionals, promotes local economic and civic growth, and works with a top-rated community charter school. In his spare time, Eric enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, service activities, playing volleyball, backpacking, and challenging new adventures!
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Kelvin Hill
Professional Division National Secretary/Treasurer
Teacher - Baldwyn Public Schools
pdst@fbla.org
Kelvin Hill is from Mississippi and has been a professional member since 2002. He has 14 years of involvement with Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, serving as a member of three divisions: FBLA, PBL, and the Professional Division. In addition to his work with our organization, he also works extensively with the March of Dimes, and was honored with a March of Dimes President Award in 2008. Prior to his election to the office of Professional Division National Secretary/Treasurer, he served as a member of several national professional division committees. Kelvin is looking forward to helping professional members find the Gateway to Greatness this year!
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