President at GreenMan Communications
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- President at GreenMan Communications
- Trustee at Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education
- Past
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- Environmental Education Specialist at Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
- Director of Programs at American Horticultural Society
- Director of Marketing and Advertising at American Forests
- Assistant Editor/Editor at American Land Resource Association
- Financial Aid Officer/Work Study Program Coordinator at Georgetown University
- Education
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- Georgetown University Graduate School
- Georgetown University
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Joseph Keyser’s Summary
For more than 25 years, I have provided a public face and (hopefully) entertaining voice for a wide range of "green issues," whether as a newspaper columnist (more than 10 years as the "GreenMan"), cable television host ("The GreenMan Show" - greenmanshow.com), media relations specialist, magazine and newsletter editor, or spokesperson for national non-profit organizations and state and local government agencies. I have more than 75 on-air television and radio interviews to my credit (many as "America's Compost King"), approximately 150 publications, scores of conference presentations (domestic and international), more than 500 workshops and public presentations and demonstrations, and during all of these years, have also maintained a strong, consistent presence on boards of trustees and advisory boards and committees, and have served numerous roles with volunteer organizations.
Joseph Keyser’s Specialties:
Media Relations, Website Development, Video Production, Writing, Editing, Print and Electronic Publishing, Environmental Education, Public Speaking, Organizational Management, Project Oversight, Environmental Program Development, Membership Development, Marketing and Advertising, Network Building
Joseph Keyser’s Experience
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President
GreenMan Communications
(Renewables & Environment industry)
2006 — Present (3 years )
GreenMan Communications provides a full range of communications services and program development assistance to non-profit organizations and local government agencies with a special emphasis on environmental education and outreach. Our primary focus is on green building practices, renewable energy, resource conservation, water quality, waste reduction and recycling, environmentally-sound landscaping practices, native plant use, air quality, and overall sustainable development. Service highlights include publications (writing, editing, publishing), television and video production, community outreach (task force development, coalition building), and public education (public speaking, media relations).
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Trustee
Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education
(Renewables & Environment industry)
1998 — Present (11 years )
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Environmental Education Specialist
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
1993 — 2006 (13 years )
Until 2006, Joe Keyser was the environmental education specialist for the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, where he directed a series of public outreach programs which won more than 40 international, national, and regional awards, including the Outstanding Community Achievement Award from the National Recycling Coalition, Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties, ECO Awards from the Natural Resources Defense Council, ADDY Awards and Citations of Excellence from the American Advertising Council, and the Composting Council’s first H. Clark Gregory Award.
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Director of Programs
American Horticultural Society
(Renewables & Environment industry)
1989 — 1993 (4 years )
Developed the National Home Composting Park; Secured Grant Funding and Corporate Donations; Established EcoExpo and other public education venues; Organized the Reciprocal Admissions Program for Public Gardens and Arboreta (North America). Also had responsibility for membership development, marketing, advertising, and communications.
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Director of Marketing and Advertising
American Forests
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1987 — 1989 (2 years )
Contributed to American Forests Magazine; assisted with membership development; responsible for advertising and marketing, direct mail campaigns, product fulfillment.
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Assistant Editor/Editor
American Land Resource Association
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
1985 — 1987 (2 years )
Edited ALRA News; assistant editor: American Land Forum and New American Land magazine. Responsibilities included editing, writing, marketing, advertising, graphic design, and publishing. Brought the magazine to newsstands.
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Financial Aid Officer/Work Study Program Coordinator
Georgetown University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
1979 — 1984 (5 years )
Joseph Keyser’s Education
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Georgetown University Graduate School
M.A. , Medieval Literature , 1979 — 1983
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Georgetown University
B.A. , Classics, Medieval Literature , 1974 — 1978
- Activities and Societies:
- Ye Domesday Book, Crew, Astronomy Society
Additional Information
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Joseph Keyser’s Interests:
Outdoor recreation, edible landscaping, native plants, orchids, environmental activism, home brewing, literature, fine wine, running, cycling, kayaking, good friends, family, 1930s motion pictures.
Joseph Keyser’s Groups:
Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education, Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, OurEarth.org, Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council, EcoSchools.US
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GreenBiz.com -- Green Business Professionals -
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Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education
Joseph Keyser’s Honors:
2005 NACo Achievement Awards (three);
2004 Pegasus Award of Excellence;
2004 Telly Award Finalist;
2003 Telly Award Winner;
2003 NACo Achievement Awards (two);
2001 Education Award, Audubon Naturalist Society;
2001 NACo Achievement Awards, (two);
2000 NACo Achievement Awards, (two);
1999 NACo Achievement Award;
1998 NACo Achievement Award;
1997 NACo Achievement Award;
1996 International ECO Awards, (8 awards total, including Gold and Silver Awards of Excellence, and special mention); 1996 Outstanding Community Program Award, National Recycling Council; Clarion Award in the category of Community Service Campaign;
1996 ADDY Awards (11 local and regional awards), American Advertising Federation;
1996 National Promotion and Education Award, Association of Municipal Recycling Coordinators;
H. Clark Gregory Award for Outstanding Grassroots Efforts to Promote Composting.
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