J.R. for Kansas
Wichita, Kansas Area
- Current
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- Campaign for Kansas Secretary of State at J.R. for Kansas, Inc.
- Past
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- President and CEO at National Association of Government Contractors
- Director of Communications at National Small Business Association
- Director of Digital Media at The Manhattan Mercury
- Director of Public Affairs Programming at KSAL Radio
- Education
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- The George Washington University
- Kansas State University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Non-Profit Organization Management
- Websites
J.R. Claeys’s Summary
Candidate for Kansas Secretary of State.
Experienced nonprofit executive with substantial experience in health care policy, government procurement policy, and public relations strategy. Focus on external relationships with nonprofits and corporations for foundational organization support.
J.R. Claeys’s Specialties:
Business Advocacy, Education Advocacy, Nonprofit Organization Management, Health Policy and Administration, Government Procurement, Public Relations, Corporate Communications
J.R. Claeys’s Experience
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Campaign for Kansas Secretary of State
J.R. for Kansas, Inc.
(Political Organization industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
J.R. Claeys is a fifth-generation Kansan, born and raised in Salina. He graduated from Kansas State University, worked in fundraising for the Republican National Committee and served as the CEO of a national business association where he fought for paperwork reduction, regulatory reform and tax relief for small businesses across America.
More recently, J.R. served as a Certified International Elections Observer in a nation that uses Voter I.D. and registration security procedures to preserve the integrity of their elections.
J.R. will put his experience to work for Kansas, cutting red tape for small business and running free and fair elections for Kansas. J.R. believes we need Voter ID and election reforms that protect our vote. He believes we need to make government more user-friendly for small businesses so business owners can create jobs and get our economy moving again.
Learn more and join J.R. Claeys for Kansas Secretary of State online at www.JoinJR.com.
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President and CEO
National Association of Government Contractors
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
August 2004 — August 2008 (4 years 1 month)
Advancing organization long-term plan to advance legislation and increase awareness of government procurement policies. Increased membership to over 400,000 member companies. Launched new services featuring contract leads, proposal assistance, how-to publications and financing programs. Developed relationships with corporate sponsors, including U.S. Bank, Mastercard, and Microsoft Dynamics.
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Director of Communications
National Small Business Association
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 2002 — August 2004 (1 year 11 months)
Created and implemented re-branding campaign that sought to increase membership and public awareness of nation's first national association representing small businesses. Quoted as an expert on small business health and tax policy in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Investors Business Daily, USA Today, The New York TImes, The Chicago Tribune and others.
Served as director of communications for the Small Business Exporters Association, the Small Business Technology Coalition, the Coalition Supporting Equity for Our Nation’s Self Employed, a coalition of business associations working to make self-employed health care costs tax deductible, and the Small Business Coalition for Equitable Health Insurance, a coalition of corporations and trade associations promoting a market-based solution to curb rising health care costs. -
Director of Digital Media
The Manhattan Mercury
(Newspapers industry)
April 2000 — August 2002 (2 years 5 months)
Increased revenue and readership for newspaper online operations. Developed new web site that received numerous state and national awards for excellence. Developed new web products to supplement print offerings. Worked with print staff to develop web-appropriate content. Coordinated efforts with local law enforcement to develop "Most Wanted" site, earning a community service award for donating time to the project outside work hours.
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Director of Public Affairs Programming
KSAL Radio
(Broadcast Media industry)
April 1999 — January 2000 (10 months)
Produced public affairs programming for six sister stations to meet FCC requirements for community service. Coordinated web site operations to deliver news and audio content online. Attended city commission and school board meetings as a reporter and delivered the mid-day newscasts as a news anchor.
J.R. Claeys’s Education
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The George Washington University
MPA , Nonprofit Management , 2003 — 2004
- Activities and Societies:
- MPAA, ASPA, ASAE, PRSA
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Kansas State University
BS , Journalism , 1996 — 2001
- Activities and Societies:
- Student Governing Association Senator, Student Publications Board Member, Director KSDB 91.9 FM, Pi Kappa Alpha
Additional Information
J.R. Claeys’s Websites:
J.R. Claeys’s Groups:
Kansas Young Republicans
American Society of Association Executives
American Society for Public Administration
Public Relations Society of America
Kansas Public Health Association
Kansas Association of Broadcasters
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Kansas State University Alumni Association -
Youth Entrepreneurs Kansas
J.R. Claeys’s Honors:
Certified International Elections Observer, 2008, 2009
Kansas Young Republicans, Executive Board, 2009
Kids Voting Kansas Volunteer, 2008
U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy Judge, 2004
Riley County Police Department Community Service Award, 2001
National Newspaper Association First Place Web Site Award, 2001 and 2002
Kansas Press Association First Place Web Site Award, 2002
Kansas Association of Broadcasters First Place Promotion Award, 1998
Kansas Association of Broadcasters First Place News Program Award, 1997
Kansas Pest Control Association Heritage Builder Award, 1997
Kansas American Legion Boys State Delegate, 1995
Saline County 4-H, Multiple Awards, 1988-1992
J.R. Claeys’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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