MARC DANGERFIELD

Born the youngest of 9 children to John & Vernel Dangerfield in Little Rock, Arkansas. Throughout early life I have always enjoyed drawing maps and learning about the world and playing trumpet. Obtained a B.S. in Geography and a M.A. in Trumpet performance from the University of Arkansas.. After graduating, I started working in corporate america, living in New York City,NY, Los Angeles,CA to present day St. Louis, MO. Each new opportunity's success was due to my ability to bring people together, thinking creatively about complex situations and possess a friendly,easy-going demeanor that helps with successful networking, earning a client's trust and winning sales. In 2009, I completed an Executive MBA from Saint Louis University.

As a successful business man with 14 years of innovative business development experience. Building strategic business relationships with Fortune 100 companies in over 30 countries world-wide. Faciliating more than $3,000,000 in new business opportunities for Acxiom Corporation, ESRI and Monsanto Company. Due to 25 years of stage performance experience, I am very comfortable speaking publically and enjoy engaging with many different people on a daily basis.

I enjoy travelling the world and experiencing new cultures, playing trumpet, singing, salsa dancing,sailing and participating in 5k events. While at home in St. Louis I enjoy attending Cardinals, Blues and Rams games regularly. I am also very involved in the St. Louis Arts society and sitting on the Central West End neighborhood Development board focusing on urban development and the Youth In Need board which oversees an organization forcused on struggling youth from prenatual to post-high school and career development. Additionally, I support the St. Louis Reconciliation Network; which is a non-profit that focuses on improving race relations in St. Louis and communicating the benefits of diverse communities to attract and retain young talent to St. Louis.

I am commonly referred to as a happy, caring and passionate. Which I think is awesome...because it's true!.