Dave Oakes

Dave Oakes has a diverse work experience in the marketing and advertising industry. Dave started their career as an intern at Crispin Porter + Bogusky in 2007 and later became a Content Supervisor, holding that position until 2013. In 2013, they joined Factory Design Labs as an Account Supervisor and worked there until 2014. Dave then moved on to EVB, where they served as an Account Director from 2014 to 2015. Simultaneously, they also worked as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Colorado from 2015 to 2018. In 2015, they joined GRENADIER as an Account Lead and remained with the company until 2018. Currently, they hold two positions at Barkley - as the VP, Brand Leader since 2018 and as the SVP, Client Experience since July 2021.

Dave Oakes attended the University of Colorado Boulder from 2003 to 2007. Dave obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Advertising during this time. Additionally, they pursued a minor in Marketing at the same university.