Two core strategies in our business model

include scalability and specialization. As a result our team is composed of copywriters, photographers, graphic designers, project managers etc. Each of our team members has a unique background and experience within certain business contexts and vertical markets. Once we fully understand our clients, we assemble the right team for their unique business objectives. Here are a few members of our core team. 

 

Mark Polito  |  Chief Strategy Officer

Mark works with clients to identify, align, and execute their strategy to effectively achieve their mission and goals. His passions for technology, marketing and business process improvement allows Mark to map out holistic solutions that meet the clients immediate and long-term needs. Mark's last creative company served leading non-profits and Fortune 500 clients including Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the Boy Scouts of America, Red Bull, Frito-Lay and American Airlines. Mark received his MBA from Southern Methodist University and his BA from Duke University. Mark is passionate about changing the world for the better and is actively involved at Mariner’s Church and other life changing organizations.
 

Brian Giboney  |  Chief Creative Officer

Brian brings over a decade of graphic design and marketing experience to the company, both agency and client side. He guides the vision and strategic direction of the company and is actively involved with all marketing and design projects. He is also involved in research , vendor selection and strategic partner development ensuring BDG Communications stays ahead of the curve on new trends, talent and technologies. An entrepreneur at heart, Brian has branded over a dozen companies through the years. In 2006 he co-created Aromatherapy Interventions, a luxury candle line now retailing 29 products in 480 stores worldwide. In 2011 he launched OpenBook, an online learning platform currently used at CSU Fullerton and USC.
 

Heather Bandura  |  Chief Public Relations Officer

Heather and her team specialize in securing high-profile feature stories in prominent national publications and blogs as well as booking talent on local and national TV shows. National placements include USA Today, NY Times, People and Woman's Day. Prior to working with BDG she was served as client service manager at Paine PR where she managed nearly $1.5 million in accounts. One of her achievements at Paine was re-positioning Old spice from a "grandfather's brand" to the number one anti-perspirant / deodorant among young males nationwide.
 

Thomas Kirven  |  Chief Business Development Officer

BDG first connected with Thomas while he was working in-house for one of our healthcare clients. At the time he was tasked with managing a nationwide pilot program for a leading health plan provider. It's not every day you come across a skilled project manager with a solid marketing background and killer business process enhancement skills. Long story short? Our experience working with Thomas was so exceptional we had to steal him. When he's not exploring new client and vertical prospects or enhancing the business processes of multi-million dollar companies, in his spare time somehow manages to ride his bike hundreds of miles. Yes, literally. If you have the pleasure of working with our CBDO you'll have to keep up!
 

David Dear  |  Chief Technology Officer

When California State University Fullerton came to BDG asking for a custom built online learning platform it was a tall order. They wanted the works, they wanted if fast and David delivered. His insights into user experience, online processes and available technologies proved invaluable in building a highly effective solution. David brings a wealth of experience to the company. Before joining the BDG team David offered development services to brands like Quiksilver, Nike and the OC Register. He has also served as a web application developer at Intel. He programs in more languages than we can keep track of and is adept at data integration with more sites than we can count. In his spare time David lectures at Cal Poly Pomona and enjoys Sailing.