MEET THE TEAM
DAN SHAFER - CEO
A true visionary, Dan saw a new method for artists to stay connected with their fans and Vie Drive has naturally evolved as a cutting-edge solution for businesses to market their firms and services. With over 30 years of Music and Business experience, Dan has produced, arranged and executed solo vocals for Chuck Howard, Byron Gallimore, Stuart Harris and John Berry, and produced a host of jingles for Coors Lite, BC Powder, Transformers and more for ad agencies in Nashville, Chicago and New York. In 1998 Dan began a production/development company to help artists and/or producers gain a stronger vocal presence. In an effort to ensure that music’s history would be passed along to music’s future, a new University and Show was created. Dan uncovered yet another missing link and founded Vie Drive to help business communicate fresh content with their consumers.
DAWN RENEE - Creative Director
Dawn passionately believes 100% that we can do anything we put our minds and hearts to. She is a star performer, manager, marketer, promoter, publicist, administrator, songwriter, copywriter and motivator. Dawn believes wholeheartedly in helping others reach their full potential of success. With over 14 years sales, marketing, management experience, product development, branding, strategic partnership development, revenue management, market analysis, contract negotiations she aims to help business evolve with a new method of advertising and promoting. Dawn brings a desire to help any brand, service or product find solutions that will maximize their ROI, increase their revenue, showcase their brand, find ways to go green and deepen relationships with consumers and staff.
NASH WILLIAM - Designer
Talented and professional, Nash brings the true spirit of an entrepreneur to this partnership. His innovative ideas and out of the box thinking is great for all your graphic and flash design needs. With over 14 years experience in design and development he brings a solutions-oriented attitude with success at implementing web-based solutions in direct support of client objectives. Excels at Website Development, Project Management, Revenue Generation, Vendor Negotiation, Team Leadership, Business Systems Analysis, Application Support, Search Engine Optimization, Outsourcing Team Leadership & Management. His objective is to help equip business with tools that can take business to a new level of success.
LESLIE LEWIS-ALLEN, Business Development Manager
Leslie is an experienced business development strategist and program manager. She is responsible for acquiring multiple contracts supporting large federal government initiatives. With over 15 years of experience in the Information Technology (IT) industry, she has successfully managed execution of high-profiled projects supporting public health informatics programs and service contracts. Leslie consistently maintains a high level of customer/client satisfaction. Equipped with a Master’s of Science in Management of Technology from Georgia Institute of Technology, Leslie is focused on continued delivery of innovative strategies in support of improved Health Information Systems.
