I’m Dave. Designer by trade, disruptor by nature, I’ve brought optimism and an appetite for innovation to some of the world’s most beloved brands, from retail startups to enterprise b2b.

With over two decades of design experience, and a decade leading and managing creative teams, I'm now on the lookout for my next inspiring venture. I'm eager to join an organization that genuinely values innovation, while upholding and challenging their core beliefs at an enterprise level.

My expertise spans experience strategy, branding, e-commerce, and digital transformation, serving a wide range of businesses from startups and SMBs to global enterprise B2Bs. My forte lies in harmonizing brand and business objectives, turning vision into reality, and paving the way for scalable growth.

Empowering creative talents to translate briefs into tangible, emotional, and authentic experiences is my passion. I invest significant energy in removing roadblocks and creating space for their success. Presenting and pitching ideas to executives, C-suite, and board members have become an integral part of my roles, and I thrive in generating buy-in and trust.

Rounding my first year back in Chicago, I cherish creating music with my partner, getting lost in photo-walks, and our dog, J. Edgar. Surfing and snowboarding are my chosen escapes when time allows.

If you've made it this far, thank you for your time and attention.

– DCR