David Ripes

Background

About David Ripes

David Ripes is an Executive & Business Management Consultant. With expertise in Strategic Planning, Sales/Marketing Development and Executive Management, David previously served as President of a startup company in Saint Louis, Assistant Vice President at Enterprise Holdings, Inc, Owner of a small business and opened and managed restaurants in the Southern California area. At the age of 25, David purchased a small business and in addition became the Director of Operations for a chain of Spa Stores located throughout the Western U.S. Joining Enterprise Holdings in 1990, he retired 23 years later as Vice President in charge their Nationwide Government Marketing Initiative as well as National Accounts (Strategic Partnerships) for the Fleet Management division. Historically achieving double-digit growth during his business career, David has gained successful experience in- Strategic Planning - Leadership Development - Product Development - Financial tools - Process Design - Sales Training Programs - Employee Management - Contract Negotiation - Marketing Programs David has been active in the community currently serving on the Board of LOGOS School and previously as Strategic Chair on their Executive Committee & Investment Committee. Other positions include- UCP Heartland (United Cerebral Palsy)- Board of Directors, Development Committee - CID (Central Institute for the Deaf)- Board of Directors, Strategic Planning & Investment Committees - Webster Community Foundation - Board of Directors, Event Volunteer - Arch Angels - Member, Startup mentoring and investing His hobbies include working out, hiking, investment programming and traveling with his family and friends.