David Mountain
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Before joining FIRE, Dave served as a copywriter, creative director and consultant for adtech companies like Google, RevJet, MNG Direct, MyBuys, Datran Media (Pulsepoint), Claria and more. He’s also run his own agency and has directly or indirectly provided service to over 1,500 e-commerce clients. Dave graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in political science and journalism.
Depending on the outcome, Dave enjoys poker, golf, rooting for his favorite sports laundry, and doing dumb things with his whole heart. This also explains his work as a musician, sports blogger, author, stand-up comedian, husband, and dad.
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