Hi, I’m David

I’m a tech nerd and a creative professional who loves to make things. I believe strong imagery and brand identity can tell an important story to your organization’s community, and I love creating the elements that tell those stories.

I grew up in rural southern Indiana and now live in Evansville, Indiana with my wife and two young children. My spare time is spent working with a few nonprofits, with my church, and (mostly) with my family.

 Experience

  • October 2023 - Present

  • 2008-Present

    I am a freelance photographer in the Evansville area. I take on clients of all types ranging from businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools and universities, portraiture clients, weddings, sporting events, and more.

  • July 2020-October 2023

    Tasked with overseeing all marketing efforts for the organization. This includes branding, product development and marketing, internal signage, digital and social advertising, traditional advertising, website management, content production, leading front-line sales initiatives, community outreach, and more. The communications role includes internal and external communications, employee relations efforts, and event planning. I wear many hats each day and lead other employees to help accomplish these goals. I serve on committees for Strategic Planning, Overseeing Assets and Liabilities, and IT Steering.

  • June 2016- January 2020

    I contributed to asset building and marketing development of products across the outdoor industry. Print, digital, social media, Amazon, and direct-to-consumer campaigns were a focus for the department while I was there. I provided input on these campaigns while also leading and organizing photo shoots in the studio and on location across the country. I had to provide expertise in creating imagery to represent the product and tell the story for 30+ brands across the sporting and outdoor industries.

  • Aug 2013-May 2016

    As a Photographer in the University Communications department, I was responsible for organizing, planning, and executing photoshoots for athletics, social media, historical documentation, online publications, advertising, and the alumni magazine. I participated in planning and executing advertising campaigns, contributed directly to the university and departmental social media accounts, and produced multimedia projects for the university. I was able to focus on projects that stretched across many departments within the university and focused on target markets ranging from alumni, current students, and prospective students.

 Education

  • University of Southern Indiana

    2018

  • University of Southern Indiana

    2016

  • Ivy Tech Community College

    2011

  • Harding University

    2008

  • University of Evansville

    2022

  • University of Wisconsin - Graduate School of Banking
    2020

Volunteer/Non Profit

  • Board of Directors and Summer Camp Director
    I serve on the board of directors as the secretary and a member of the promotions and finance committee. I help oversee fundraising, the website, social media, and other technology within the operations of the camp. I am a weekly director, leading a group of 20-30 volunteers in providing a weeklong session of camp for 100 campers ages 8-18.

  • Board of Directors and Communications Chair
    While I have been a member of AAF for several years, I also serve on the board of directors as the communications chair. I help coordinate social posts, the website, email communications, and other forms of marketing and communications.

  • I am a member of the congregation at the Henderson Church of Christ. I periodically lead worship, share devotionals, and help as needed. I designed their new website at www.hendersoncofc.org