Too stubborn to know when to say no, Doug has become a Jack of all Trades at AMS. Doug leads a talented team of marketing and communications professionals to carry out client goals, campaigns and public relations efforts. In his role, he focuses on the strategic direction for all clients. Before joining AMS, Doug worked 17 years in journalism, his last 12 years with The Mankato Free Press, where he held a variety of roles as desk editor, layout editor, news writer, sports writer and outdoor columnist. He continued writing his column until 2015. He is a 2016-17 graduate of the Greater Mankato Growth Leadership Institute. Doug graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with Bachelor of Science degrees in Mass Communications and English Creative Writing. In 2013, Doug earned a third degree from Rasmussen College in Multimedia Technology, with an emphasis in motion graphics. He and his wife, Mollie, have two sons, Tyler and Emmitt.

Fun Doug fact: Daydreaming is a big part of creativity. You’ll often find Doug on his favorite lake, dreaming up new ideas while catching big fish.