Dave DeCastris

Executive Creative Director, Artist, Dad, Peasant

Established as a one-man brand marketing services agency for businesses, and to collaborators I am the artists’ artist.  I‘m a graduate of Bradley University, majoring in Design.  Paved a hybrid career path soon after relocating back to my hometown (Rockford, IL) 25 years ago to discover an overwhelming lack of opportunities for creative professionals.  I learned how to make my own pretty quick.  This ethos led to nurturing, launching and establishing a disruptive brand vessel that could rise above and succeed without being trapped by regional socioeconomic factors—Andy Whorehall.

I continue to utilize the nom de plume to influence and direct national artists, as well as for publishing mixed-media work; books, film, music, fine art—never a dull moment.  The moniker frees me from responsibilities managed as a husband, dad, and Executive Creative Director by day where I plan, develop, and lead 360° multi-channel brand marketing campaign projects for a northern Illinois product developer.

It’s a dichotomy of sorts, but leading diverse paths in business and the arts while helping companies and peers achieve goals is an ongoing highlight that I invest great time and care in.   Peer testimonials and a body of work says everything else best.

How about you?  Talk to me—I welcome abnormal conversations. 

Thank you and have a nice day on the internet,

dD