Dave Wilkins brings clients a diverse professional background that includes leadership positions in the military and advertising. He spent eight years in the U.S. Army and left active duty with the rank of Captain before beginning his professional business career.

With over 30 years of managerial and leadership experience, Dave served as Chairman and CEO of Louisville-based Doe-Anderson, the 5th oldest advertising agency in the country, for 14 years. While at Doe, he led the agency’s growth from $34 million in 1980 to $110 million in 2007 by expanding Doe’s presence in regional and national markets with the addition of national and international clients, including Maker’s Mark and Kohler. Dave also directed the agency’s expanded use of technology and integrated the new disciplines of account planning, direct marketing, design and channel marketing. Prior to coming to The Oliver Group, Dave served as the Executive-In-Residence for Chrysalis Ventures. Dave holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Puget Sound in Washington.

At The Oliver Group, Dave works primarily with CEOs and presidents on executive coaching, conflict resolution, strategic planning, succession planning and team building. He is a trusted advisor to many diverse companies across the region.

Dave is also a Certified Professional Coach with a focus on executive and corporate coaching.

• Certified Professional Coach – iPEC*
• Energy Leadership Index – Master Practitioner – iPEC*
• Associate Certified Coach – ICF**

                    *Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching

                     **International Coach Federation