The value of people.

More than anything else, brandMIND is about our people. Consumer-focused research, goal-breaking creative, a multitude of successful case studies—that’s all great stuff. But it’s only possible because of our people and how we empower them. Key team members at brandMIND include:

Dave Tambling, Chief Strategist/CEO
For more than 20 years, Dave has helped organizations increase market share and build customer relationships. His experience includes developing communications programs that have introduced baby food to new mothers, cardiology services to new patients and re-introduced pet-owners to legacy brands. Dave is a founding partner of brandMIND.

Jeff Tambling, President/Director of Results
Specializing in direct marketing, Jeff is a strategic planner with a strong understanding of consumer behavior. Jeff has more than 15 years experience helping turn research findings into actionable and measurable programs for national brands in the financial services and children’s publishing industries.

Mary Walker Fry, Director of Account Service
Mary Walker has a gift for active listening and translating what she hears into actionable items to achieve our clients’ business goals. She has many years of experience in directing consumer and trade promotion programs for a variety of national consumer brands.

Eric Gunzenhauser, VP/Director of Brand Translation
With more than 15 years of experience writing for various media, and an emphasis on direct marketing programs, Eric is able to translate complex business challenges into simple, compelling concepts that drive response and strengthen customer relationships.

Lori Soper, Lead Marketing Strategist
Lori has a wonderful ability to understand the core challenges facing a client’s business. She has over 15 years of strategic marketing experience, including 10 years in the wireless telecommunications industry where she developed the customer acquisition & distribution strategy, and led customer loyalty and retention efforts for an industry-leading firm.

Dan Olinger, Director of Value Optimization
Dan is a seasoned expert in database management, fulfillment operations and customer service. Having worked for several of the largest printers and fulfillment companies, Dan offers considerable experience in quality control, project management and cost controls which helps him execute brandMIND’s client programs both efficiently and cost effectively.