Kelly McDonald is a nationally recognized marketing expert and author of “How to Market to People Not Like You”. Her company has twice been named one of the top advertising agencies in the U.S. by Advertising Age magazine. Having spoken to numerous agricultural groups among her many clients, Kelly is a featured speaker at this year’s NAFDMA conference and is one of the highest rated speakers to ever present at the Western Fairs Association convention. She’ll be speaking on:


Presentations at the Corn Party
1. Marketing to People Not Like You & Using Social Media
2. Customer Service: How to Keep People Rushing Back for More

Testimonial from the National Education Association
“Of all of the speakers I’ve ever booked, Kelly is the best. She was phenomenal, both in terms of content and delivery. And she had substance relevant to our audience. Kelly really knows her stuff. She delivered more than I thought was humanly possible.”

Currently serving as the chair of the Food & Beverage committee for IAAPA, Ken Whiting is also the author of Waves for Teenage Workforce Success. Having consulted for Vala's Pumpkin Patch, his expertise in both food & working with teens makes him a doubly exciting speaker to have on our agenda! He'll be speaking on:

Presentations at the Corn Party
1. Growing Your Food & Beverage Sales...Not Your Prices
2. How to Educate, Motivate, Hire & Retain Today's Teenage Workforce

Testimonial from IAAPA
“Nobody knows more about the teenage workforce than Ken Whiting. Our attendees gave him top marks for his perceptive insight into this key group of employees. Top class information from a top class presenter. You won’t leave one of his seminars without several ideas for improving your team.”