Dave Vener

Dave Vener has a long history of working in the technology and marketing industries. In 2021, they became the President of TAG Solutions, a company that specializes in Network Security and Compliance, Managed Services, Cloud Computing, and Unified Communications. From 2013 to 2021, they were a Partner at Smith & Jones, a marketing strategy firm for the healthcare industry. Dave increased revenue 150% and delivered 65%+ profit margins after merging Burst Marketing with Smith & Jones. In 2021, they became a Board Member of Junior Achievement USA. In 2019, they became an Out sourced CMO/VP sales for four companies as a strategic advisor. From 2017 to 2019, they were the Marketing/Sales VP of Integra Optics, Inc., where they rebranded the company and increased revenue by $1 million. From 2009 to 2013, they were the CEO of Burst Marketing, a strategic marketing firm. From 2011 to 2013, they were the President of the Upstate Chapter of EO. From 1994 to 2009, they were the President of ImPress Printing & Graphics, where they propelled the business from no market recognition to the fifth largest agency in the Capitol region. From 2008 to 2011, they were a Board Member of the American Marketing Association. From 2000 to 2008, they were a Board Member of the Vascular Birthmark Foundation.

Dave Vener attended the University at Buffalo from 1987 to 1991, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.