Who are we?

Catherine D. Shafer, Senior Executive In Charge of Stuff
cds-smroundCatherine has over 20 years of experience opening doors…. for clients, family, and friends.  A recognized expert in branding, advertising and marketing and loves to keep learning about the changing trends and new technology behind it all. She is full of zip and is a hands on kind of gal.  She began cds creative in 1985 with a creative passion in her heart and through the years she has helped grow the agency into the artistic milieu that it is today. She is a highly sought after speaker in the areas of brand development and creative marketing.

John W. Dawe, Senior Executive In Charge of Things
dawe-smroundYou know that new technology that Catherine likes learning about? John Dawe is the go-to-guy when it comes to emerging technology trends.  His experience in technology combined with creative flair in the communications and marketing arena combine to help organizations and business thrive.  He founded Dawe Consulting in 2003 to help nonprofits and small businesses use emerging technologies to stay on the cutting edge of the market and speaks regularly on using technology in marketing, fundraising and development.