DIANA SCHULMAN
Founder & CEO
DIANA SCHULMAN
Founder & CEO
Diana graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications. Her experience in radio sales, creative marketing, management, and strategic business planning has evolved from ownership of 97.9 Bear Radio into founding The DFS Agency. As an entrepreneur, this gives Diana the keen insights to needs of small businesses. She has nearly 20 years of experience in building solid relationships with the local business community. When she’s not working, you can find her volunteering at several non-profit organizations in Eastern North Carolina (including being a board member for the Willie Stargell Foundation), in the gym working on her fitness, as well as spending time with friends, networking and being the social butterfly she is.
- Phone:252.675.1986
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TOM SHAW
Creative Director
TOM SHAW
Creative Director
Tom has over 15 years of experience in marketing, advertising and branding. He specializes in clean and intentional graphic design concepts that help businesses catch the eyes of their target demographic and illustrate their value in an effective manner. He has won awards for both his corporate and music industry work, and is a 2009 graduate of UNC Wilmington's Cameron School of Business as a Marketing major. Tom used to spend his free time surfing and fishing, but now he just chases his toddler around the house.
- Email:[email protected]
RYAN SWANSON
Account Manager
RYAN SWANSON
Account Manager
Ryan is a dedicated sales specialist based on the Crystal Coast and the greater North Carolina areas. He enjoys helping people realize their business potential, and works with clients to optimize products and marketing so they can effectively grow their business. With over 15 years managing in the food and beverage industry, Ryan understands the nuances of running small local operations. He helps clients produce and leverage impactful products and services designed to keep North Carolina businesses in local hands. An avid fan of a cold beer and a good cigar, Ryan’s favorite way to enjoy life is on the water (if he would ever fix his boat), soaking up the sun on the intracoastal waterway.
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BETH VENNE
Production Coordinator
BETH VENNE
Production Coordinator
Beth started behind the mic after graduating from James Madison University. Her 30+ years of radio experience and copy writing has taken her to numerous markets (coast to coast) and into various formats. Beth’s copy writing skills and voiceovers help our clients at The DFS Agency cachieve their marketing goals. Beth and her husband have 2 sons, “…in her downtime, she likes to curl up with a good book or serve in her church..
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