Hi. I’m Dave—an alchemist of brand magic with a knack for spotting opportunities in the midst of mayhem. My background is art direction, but I started my creative journey writing radio spots for a small market station in Ohio. Trust me when I say that required some serious theater of the mind. Since then, I've honed the art of strategically crafting campaigns at world-class agencies, each one a stepping stone of experience—learning from creative legends like Lee Clow, Jeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein. I’m a firm believer that creative leadership is a combination of empathy and inspiration. I’m committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect and collaboration in which everyone feels empowered to do their greatest work and drive our collective success.
Here are a few of my favorite things:
Movie
E.T. and The Shawshank Redemption. OK, sure, that’s actually two movies. But the stories are pretty much the same.
Flavor
Artificial grape. If you’ve had grape Big League Chew, I bet you’re tasting it as you read this.
Hobby
Curating my vintage car collection…of Hot Wheels and Matchbox.
Quote
”If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.”
– a really insightful French dude
“Dave is the ultimate creative partner and exceptional lead, blending intelligence and sophisticated taste with a leadership style marked by openness, kindness, and a great sense of humor.”
Erin Sarofsky
Owner and Executive Creative Director at Sarofsky
“Dave has heart, he cares, he stays up late thinking about the project, he’s tenacious, he’s single-minded, he will outthink and outwork everyone around him. In short, Dave cares, he cares more than anyone else.”
Gary Pascoe
EVP, Executive Creative Director
“Dave’s creative expertise and collaborative nature ensures our work is the best. He’s an excellent agency partner whose creativity and collaboration contribute to strong client/agency relationships and great work.”
Jane Hussar
Manager of Agency Operations, GM