FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  November 27, 2006

ALAN NOVAK TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL DAIRY MANAGERS OF PENNSYLVANIA

The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) has announced that Alan P. Novak, president and founder of Novak Strategic Advisors (NSA), will provide leadership to the organization as executive director effective December 1. The selection was announced at the organization’s Annual Membership Meeting on November 16 in Harrisburg.

PDMP President Logan Bower said, “We are very pleased to have Alan Novak bring his wide range of experience and successful organizational leadership to PDMP. We look forward to his guidance as we work to increase our membership and effectiveness.”

Novak said, “I look forward to the challenge of working with PDMP members, and assisting them in the growth of PDMP. I welcome the opportunity to serve as the organization’s spokesperson and to promote the dairy industry and its future in Pennsylvania. PDMP is the future of the dairy industry.”

Recognizing the importance of dairying to Pennsylvania’s economy, Novak said he is eager to work with PDMP to make the dairy industry sustainable and to support them in their commitment to a long-term, profitable future for the dairy industry.

He added, “PDMP has a strong, clearly defined mission and a talented team of leaders. I look forward to being part of the team which builds upon its core principles and values.”

A public and government affairs firm located in Harrisburg, NSA is dedicated to helping clients establish relationships and meet their strategic goals through personalized grassroots campaigns. The NSA team has over 30 years experience to help its clients achieve results. Novak has extensive contacts in both the public and private sector. He is well known throughout Pennsylvania as former chair of the Republican State Committee.

Novak succeeds Michael Brubaker, Brubaker Consulting, who was elected to represent the 36th Senatorial District in the Pennsylvania State Legislature.