As CEO of Doner, David has led the agency’s evolution into a modern, data-driven, strategic and creative powerhouse, helping it gain inclusion to the Ad Age A-List. As Chair of the Doner Partners Network, David has created the solution clients are seeking today: a full suite of complementary agency services, from research to strategy to creative to PR and more, all from a single, efficient point of contact.

Before Doner, Katherine gained experience at agencies like Anomaly, Mother and Deutsch, proving her ability to recruit award-winning talent, set up growth strategies, and build vibrant, diverse cultures. At Doner, she continues this by fostering creative environments that succeed. When she’s not working, Katherine spends time with her greatest joy and support, her son Henry. They reside in Montclair, New Jersey, where she often volunteers with the Montclair Community Pre-K on development projects.

Naveen is energized every day to work with the passionate team at Doner, tackling clients’ challenges. He thrives on the balance of being ever mindful of the present while simultaneously planning for the future. Above all, he loves seeing a team come together to succeed beyond the potential of each individual. As a native Midwesterner, Naveen enjoys spending time with his fantastic daughter, and rooting for the Reds and Pacers. Don’t ask him about her no longer rooting for the Bengals – it’s a touchy subject.

Currently, Colin leads all creative endeavors at Doner and brings deep, demonstrated expertise across CPG, QSR, sports, travel, gaming, alcoholic beverages, entertainment and lifestyle brands. He is widely regarded as one of the industry’s most respected and awarded Chief Creative Officers, as he has been featured in Adweek’s Creative 100 and recognized by Business Insider as one of the Most Creative People in Advertising, with continued acclaim at major international award shows including Cannes Lions, The One Show, D&AD, Clios, Art Directors Club and many others.

Behind every great advertising campaign is a deep understanding of what the client needs, and that’s exactly where Craig Conrad excels. By purposefully listening to the challenges and concerns businesses face, Craig has gained a strong understanding of key categories and how to succeed in them. With experience leading nearly every aspect of Doner’s business, he unites Doner’s strategy, creative, account services, production and finance teams to develop solutions that lead to long-term, successful agency-client relationships. Beyond the office, Craig leads a winning team at home too. He and his wife Andrea devote their free time to supporting their two future D-I athletes, shuttling them to games and tournaments.

Previously integral to Doner’s Strategy Team for seven years, Alima is now shifting culture by ensuring diversity is present in advertising. She holds over two decades of experience across top multicultural, media, and ad agencies where she created innovative strategies for General Motors, Walmart, LEGO and McDonald’s. Alima is recognized and celebrated for her ability to absorb complex heaps of research and turn it all into actionable guidance. Above all, Alima’s tenacity and ability to tell a captivating story makes her perfect for her role where she embraces diversity in the industry.

At Doner, Ben is often sought out by clients and colleagues alike for his talent in unraveling complexity to find clear solutions. He is passionate about empowering teams to make the best work possible using data, technology and empathy. His achievements include top honors from the Effie Awards, Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, Jay Chiat Awards, ANA, Ad Age, Adweek and the 4A’s. Outside the office, Ben can be found hosting game nights, enjoying Broadway theater and rubbing his cat’s belly.

Shelia plays a pivotal role in making our agency a place that mirrors the diverse community we live in and serve. At Doner, she has been instrumental in creating our agency’s Employee Resource Groups, which highlight various groups from LGBTQ employees to parents to people of color. And as a veteran of the ad industry who has led multicultural efforts across a wide variety of industries, she ensures that Doner is a welcoming space that embraces diversity both locally in Detroit and nationally.