Meet the Eboard: Mr. President

With a new school year comes a new executive board, and for the next couple of Fridays, Missouri State Chapter of PRSSA would like you to meet its new team. First, meet our fearless leader Mr. President, Doug Gaehle. His major is Public Relations Major with an Ethical Leadership Minor. He plans to graduate in May 2012. 

As president of PRSSA, he is responsible for overseeing the organization but is also seeks to inspire and engage the members of PRSSA to prepare them for careers in public relations. You can ask him any number of questions but most importantly with executive or administrative questions, questions about the national organization, PRSA, volunteer or internship opportunities, recruitment, and “how you can be involved with PRSSA,” this applies to local organizations and the community as well.

Check out our fun interview with Doug:


Why PR?

Sounds cliché but I really enjoy face to face interaction with people. I enjoy planning and executing events as well as the creativity of giving people what they want and need. The social aspect of public relations is something I thrive on because it allows for open discussion and collaboration. It is a field full of hard work and maintaining relationships.

Describe your dream job.

I don’t have just one dream job. I plan to work in all the facets of PR to better understand what it means to be a public relations professional. Ideally I would work in an environment that is culturally diverse and sociable. I would like to travel but have enough time to keep a home life and be an active member of my community.

What is the theme song of your life?

Definitely no theme song here. My ipod with so many different types of music that I choose songs based on my mood and there is always a song to fit an occasion, emotion, or situation.

Favorite color?

Blue.

Favorite past time?

Painting/ crafting, swimming, and reading


Don't forget you can meet Doug in person at our first meeting of the semester on Tuesday at 5:00 in Craig 330!