David Downing

David Downing received his undergraduate degree in Marketing/Advertising from Oklahoma State University in 1980 and did MBA studies in the evenings at the University of Tulsa between 1982-1986. He is a seasoned communications executive with expertise in strategic communications, brand development and brand management, market planning and research, advertising and marketing planning and tactics, sales promotion, and new product launches. All experience has been gained through progressively responsible executive level positions with major advertising firms and corporations, as well as entrepreneurial ventures, and civic and volunteer work. In late 2008, he along with four other partners, formed AcrobatAnt, LLC, a full-service marketing communications and advertising firm serving local, regional, and international clients. Married to Kim Brock since July 1982, they have four grown children.