Paul Mariman is the Farm Business Management and Marketing Unit Educator. Paul joined the staff in February of 2001. He develops and coordinates educational programs for the farming community.

Paul holds M.S. in agricultural business as well as B.S. in agricultural industries and animal industries from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Paul's background is in farm management, grain merchandising, and energy use in agriculture.

Paul has served as President of the Illinois Electric Council, President of the Alpha Gamma Rho Alumni Association at SIU-C, and Treasurer of the Easter Seal Society of Central Illinois.

Paul was raised on a grain and livestock farm near Cambridge, Illinois.

Other awards and achievements:

• NACAA Search For Excellence Farm and Ranch Financial Management National Finalist (2004)
• Innovative Individual Programming Award University of Illinois Extension (2003)
• Innovative Team Programming Award University of Illinois Extension (2002)
• NXLevel Entrepreneur Certified Trainer (2002)
• AgrAbility Unlimited Advisory Board (2001 to present)
• Certificate of Appreciation Illinois Electric Council (1991)
• President of Illinois Electric Council (1991)
• Outstanding Chapter President Illinois Jaycees 1991 (Top 15)
• Vice President of Easter Seal Society of Central Illinois (1989-1990)
• Certificate of Appreciation Illinois Electric Council (1989)
• Treasurer of Easter Seal Society of Central Illinois (1987-1989)
• President Alpha Gamma Rho Alumni Board of Directors (1987)