Courses:
Professor Purdy currently teaches Principles of Advertising & Public Relations, Advertising & Media Connections Planning and Advertising & Public Relations Campaigns.

Education:
B.A., University of Minnesota
M.B.A., University of Colorado

Professional experience:
President, Kendall Purdy Group in Minneapolis; senior vice president, partner and director of brand development, Clarity Coverdale Fury Advertising in Minneapolis; vice president and management supervisor, Campbell Mithun in Minneapolis; marketing manager, Peavey Company (ConAgra) in Minneapolis.

At UST:
Professor Purdy joined UST in 2007.  He serves as co-advisor to the Ad Club and National Student Advertising Competition.