A Letter from the President . . .

Welcome to Professional Development Group II. PDG has recently entered a new era in the successful history of the company. As of December 2004, my parents and the owners of PDG, Steve and Judy Beard have retired. And, as I take the leadership role of the company and begin to make my own changes, there will be many core aspects of the company that will not change. PDG has always and will continue to:

  • Provide great training content at a reasonable price
  • Choose unique locations that allow our attendees to safely enjoy their working vacations
  • Help facilitate communications between schools of all types and sizes
  • Manage all aspects of our meetings and those of our clients
  • Provide quality online content and cutting-edge training methods

PDG was started in 1986 by my father, Steve and my mother, Judy. They provided 18 years of quality content and meetings and I have no intent to change this quality reputation that PDG has developed. PDG II will continue to push the “conference” envelope with new ideas.

Our Mission Statement:
Professional Development Group strives to manage, produce and develop the highest quality conference and training events and effectively manage the associations that communicate to their membership through these annual events. In order to provide cost effective and appropriate training PDG utilizes multiple communication methods including: live interactive sessions, web-based video training, e-mail, phone communication and one-on-one interaction. PDG events provide practical information to management and staff that can be implemented on the first day back in the office. PDG understands implicitly that our attendees and members can choose to spend their revenue and time with other content providers and associations, we simply strive to provide the best and most personalized customer service available.

If you’re not currently on the PDG mailing list, please click here to be kept updated on new events, online training opportunities and industry updates. PDG II is always looking for new partnerships or event concepts, please feel free to contact me directly at 812-339-6374 with new ideas, suggestions for improvements or just to catch up!

Thank you again for your support during the last 18 years. I hope we can continue to count on your support for the next 18!

Sincerely,

Jason P. Beard
President & CEO
Professional Development Group II, Inc.


A photo from PDG's very first event in 1986.
(Left to right) Steve Beard, Julie Tiller, Jared Beard, Judy Beard, and Jason Beard.

Images from Recent Events

Click here to see a video of Jason's opening remark at PDG's 2010 Bursar Student Financial Services Conference.


Jason and Dr. Benjamin Akande at the 2008 Bursa rs SFS Conference.
Jason with his wife, Melissa, and daughter, Chelsey, in San Antonio.
Jason presenting opening remarks.

Jason at the 2006 P-Cards Conference.
Jason and Barry Greenberg. Barry has just lost a bet and is required to wear the Oklahoma State shirt.
Jason, Terry Bowden, and Shannon after Terry’s keynote.

Jason at the 2009 Student Loan Conference preparing for door prize drawings.
Jason with the Oklahoma State crew.
Jason introducing the Department of Education speaker.

Jason at the Silver Legacy Reno for the 2008 Student Loan Conference.
Jason and Shannon on a New Orleans clean up before the 2007 Student Loan Conference.
Jason with Steve and Mark at the 2008 P-Cards Conference reception in Austin, TX.
Professional Development Group II, Inc. • P.O. Box 99, Bloomington, IN 47402-0099 • 812.339.6374 • Fax 812.339.0138