DAVE NELSON

Dave Nelson is the founder and creative director of SecretPenguin, an experiential branding agency that creates/refines/manages brands to stand out in a busy world. In the last 14 years, he has overseen the creation and refinement of over 100 brands.

Dave toured for skateboarding for 7 years, and got his start doing design/branding/marketing for the companies he was endorsed by. Prior to all that, he got beat up for being a skateboarder and an art nerd which created a want to help others freely express the creative things they do.

He is a co-founder of Omahype.com (an online events calendar showcasing the creative events in Omaha), co-founder of Skate for Change (an organization focused on skateboarders giving back to their communities), and on the board of directors for The Bay (a skatepark, music venue, artist studio and gallery for kids to express themselves).

He lives in Omaha and is married to Sara Jean and they have a daughter named Olive Jane.