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Background information on Philip R. Graf

Prior to founding ProEd and Infolists …

Phil Graf worked for 14 years in higher education, including Assistant to the President of a private college and subsequently as the founder and Director of a Center for Management Development, College of Business Administration. The Center offered over 250 public seminars annually, locally and nationally, dozens of professional evening certificate programs at two locations, tailored on-site training programs for client companies, and meeting and training facilities to corporations.

While at the Center, Phil was the first public seminar marketer of Ken Blanchard and Paul Hersey -- Situational Leadership and the One Minute Manager -- long before they became well known and published within their fields. His center also jumpstarted the public seminar careers of Rob Rutherford (Getting from No to Go,) Ed Jones (the Trainer of Trainers,) Ken Rowe (Mr. Purchasing,) and many others.

In an occasional consulting-only capacity, Phil has worked with numerous colleges and universities, as well as with IIR-Germany, the world's largest conference producer; DayTimers, Inc.; and Educational Discoveries, owners of the trademarked Accounting Game, the unique lemonade stand accounting seminar.

Phil has partnered with other entrepreneurs in private start-up companies within the education industry. These included a national seminar company offering over 150 seminars each month and an accelerated reading skills company.

Phil attended Denison University, received his M.B.A. from Ohio University and did doctoral course work in organizational behavior at Boston University.

ProEd and InfoLists …

Founded in 1986 by Phil, ProEd and InfoLists serve management, executive and professional development centers and departments in colleges and universities. Most clients are within a college of business, continuing education, or extension.

InfoLists is a mailing list broker, providing postal and email lists. In addition to our experience with our client base, we have a sophisticated online research system, plus we offer you several unique list services that overcome many of the list challenges faced by many clients.

ProEd offers the annual Conference on Management and Executive Development Programs (CMED), which is considered to be the singular event for industry professionals. In addition, throughout the year ProEd offers clients turnkey marketing services, from counsel, copy, and graphic design to print production and mailing, for brochures, laser letters, and catalogs.