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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JEN REED
General Manager
JEN REED
General Manager
Jen Reed is a thinker, a doer, a writer, a creative, and a manager. As General Manager of the DFS Agency, she is responsible for the daily operation of the organization. She also takes a leadership role in working with client accounts, ensuring projects are managed and delivered on time. In addition, she is responsible for data acquisition and consults clients regarding CRM and enterprise system functionality.
She was a consultant for KBT Realty Group associated with Keller Williams, the largest real estate organization in the world. She works with brokers to build both residential and commercial operations and lead generation programs. Prior to her current engagement, Jen was associated with Focus EduVation, since February 2017, holding the title of Director of Digital Marketing & Strategic Initiatives.
Previously, Jen held the position of Director of Marketing & Public Relations, while working at Fisher College. Jen held this role for 22 months (April 2015 - February 2017). Before this, Jen held the position of Director of Marketing and Communications, while working at Homes for Our Troops. Jen occupied this position for five years (September 2010 - April 2015).
Jen started her career as a journalist and has experience in television, radio, and print.
A graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, Jen earned a BS in Marketing and attended Brown University, where she was awarded a graduate certificate in management studies.
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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.
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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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TRACIE WADE-CRONKHITE
Account Executive
TRACIE WADE-CRONKHITE
Account Executive
Tracie is an Eastern North Carolina native. With over 25 years combined experience in sales and entertainment, Tracie has a passion for helping business owners grow their businesses. When Tracie isn’t working you can usually find her and husband Steve either boating or hanging out with friends and family. Tracie and Steve have a son in the United States Marine Corps and a daughter in the United States Space Force.
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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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BRYAN STACY
Muralist
BRYAN STACY
Muralist
Bryan has been making art for as long as he can remember. He moved all around the country when he was young, simultaneously absorbing artistic culture from various locations until 2005 when he truly began to concentrate on honing his skills. He graduated with a BFA from Guilford College in 2009 on a Scholarship from the College Foundation of North Carolina, and currently resides and works in Wilmington, NC. When he isn't illustrating logos and painting murals for DFS, you can find him at his tattoo parlor/artist collective called Anvil & Ink.
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