Background
VanNahmen, Ava Marie was born on January 1, 1955 in Spearville, Kansas, United States.
VanNahmen, Ava Marie was born on January 1, 1955 in Spearville, Kansas, United States.
Associate of Arts, Dodge City Community College, 1975. Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University Kansas, 1977. Master of Public Administration, University Kansas, 1995.
Postgraduate, University South Florida, since 1993.
Broadcast writer, on-air talent, voice talent, KEDD Radio, Dodge City, Kansas, 1973-1975; broadcast writer, on-air talent, voice talent, KLWN, Lawrence, Kansas, 1975-1977; broadcast writer, on-air talent, voice talent, KARN, Little Rock, 1978-1979; copywriter, assistant film coordinator, Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, Houston, 1977-1978; assistant press secretary, Governor Bill Clinton, Arkansas, 1979-1980; marketing strategist, advertising writer, public relations executive, Human Leucocyte Antigens Advertising, 1980-1982; account executive, The Dick Leonard Group (now Paradigm Advertising), 1982-1984; public information officer, acting assistant vice president institutional advancement, St. Petersburg (Florida) Junior College, 1984-1991; assistant director public and government relations, community relations coordinator, Tampa Port Authority, since 1991.
Past member Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Commission Citizen's Advisory Council, Tiger Bay of Hillsborough and Pinellas County. Member American Society Public Administration, National Academy Cable Producers Public Relations Board, Hospice of Pinellas County, Propeller Club, International Association Business Communications, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce.