David Petráš

David Petr is an experienced executive in economic development and marketing, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Marketing Alliance, Inc. since September 2020. With a robust background that includes leadership roles at Shortlisted, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, Central Florida Development Council, Winter Haven Economic Development Council, and Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, David has effectively driven strategic planning and project success, resulting in significant job creation and capital investment. David's earlier experience includes running Mighty Arsenal, an advertising agency, and serving as a Senior Lecturer at The University of Texas at Austin. David holds a Master of Arts in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.