About Kellen
Senior Executives
PETER RUSH
Chairman and CEO
Peter Rush serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kellen Company and is also a member of the company’s Board of Directors.
Rush has carved out a unique professional niche in the world of communications and association management. A seasoned marketing counselor, his clients have ranged from AT&T to AlliedSignal to the U.S. Department of Energy and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, as well as dozens of trade and professional organizations. His international accomplishments include a worldwide branding campaign in the automotive industry including programs in China, Japan, Russia and Europe.
He focuses on the strategic position of clients in their individual market. He has developed complete programs including branding, positioning, sponsorships and measurement at both a national and international level. His work on solar and alternative energy won the highest national award for the public relations industry-- The Silver Anvil. He is a frequent speaker at association and industry events in the United States, Europe and China.
Rush has also served as Executive Director of more than 10 associations ranging from the Window Covering Safety Council to the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association. His wide breadth of knowledge on governance, board development, strategic planning and marketing has made him a noted authority in the non-profit sector. He has written articles for a wide range of business and professional journals.
A graduate of Brown University with a degree in International Relations and a Master's Degree from the University of Florida,. Rush served in the Peace Corps in Africa. He began his career as a journalist with the New York Times Company and as a magazine editor at Harcourt Brace. He serves on numerous volunteer and community boards.
Rush is available to speak on:
The Non-Profit Landscape
Association Management
Global Strategies
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