Biography

David Esrati PhotoBorn, September 14,1962 in Celina Ohio.
Parents: Stephen & Nina (married in 1954) Moved to Dayton in 2009
Graduated Cleveland Heights High School 1980
Served in the US Army, 7th Special Forces Group, Ft. Bragg, and with 11th Special Forces Group (Reserve) Jamestown, OH 1991-1997
Bachelor of Science, Business, Marketing Major, Wright State University, 1988
Founded The Next Wave, an advertising agency, March of 1991.
Renovated 113 Bonner Street, bought Jan 28,1986, $14,500.
At one time worth $135,000 (as long as it's not appraised by Sheriff Plumbers cronies)
Renovated 100 Bonner Street, Bought Nov 17, 1988, $2,250 + $2,400 in back taxes. Now worth $85,000
Renovated 120 and 122 Bonner Street bought in 1997 for $19,750 ea. Now worth $60,000 each.
Served as President of Historic South Park, Inc. 2 terms.
Created South Park Soliloquy, a half-hour marketing video about the South Park Neighborhood, 1997.
Founded South Park Social Capital, the city's first for-profit Development Corporation, 1998.
Honored with numerous awards for beautification, including the Preservation Dayton Community Preservation award in 1998.
Winner of multiple awards of merit and excellence in advertising and design by Art Center Dayton and the Dayton Ad Club, including 6 Hermes awards.
Five gallon donor and apheresis life leader, Community Blood Center.
Recognized as one of Daytons young leaders:"40 under 40" by the Dayton Business Journal, 2001.

Founder and XO of VOB108 a Veterans Business Group

Keynote speaker and recognized thought leader in social media. Teach a monthly seminar, websitetology, about how to build effective websites and business strategies.

Interests include: Renovation and urban studies, architecture, design, advertising, SCUBA, reading, music, ice skating, playing hockey, working out.

My life-partner: Teresa and her 2 kids, plus 2 dogs live with me.

Additional information on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Esrati