Area of Focus:
Technology, Software as a Service, innovation, media strategies, monetizing user generated content, building online communities

National speaking engagements include:
• National Association of Broadcasters, 2007
• Digital Hollywood, 2007
• National Association of State CIO’s, 2006
• Digital Hollywood, 2006
• Adjunct Professor, Antioch University McGregor

David Bankston is the co-founder and chief technology officer for Neighborhood America. Specializing in software integration and technical innovation, David has devoted much of his career to creating next generation technologies specifically designed to solve real world business problems.  David was honored by the U.S. Black Engineer and Information Technology Magazine as a 2008 Modern-Day Technology Leader.

Under his leadership, Neighborhood America’s solutions have been successfully adopted nationwide by various organizations.  Media companies such as FOX News, ABC, CBS, Rodale and Scripps Networks are turning to Neighborhood America in order to harness the power of the Web to effectively manage audience interaction.  

Prior to Neighborhood America, David's technology career included 15 years at LexisNexis where he was responsible for many innovations that are still in use today. David builds upon his real world experience as an Adjunct Professor at Ohio’s Antioch University McGregor. His lectures focus on the role and impact technology plays in the workplace and in people’s lives.

Area of Focus: 
Enterprise social networking, consumer engagement, interactive advertising, Web 2.0, mobile, multi-platform engagement

National speaking engagements include:
• THE Conference on Marketing, Feb 2008
• Digital Media Measurement and Pricing Summit, Jan 2008
• Digital Hollywood, 2007
• Ad:Tech, 2007
• PC Forum, 2006  

Vice President of Neighborhood America, and former President and CEO of MOVO Mobile, Dan not only brings an extensive background in mobile technology, but also an unparalleled vision of the social networking industry and its application to interactive community management. His leadership continues to enable the nation’s forward-thinking companies to engage consumers through online and mobile platforms, thus connecting brands with individuals, wherever they roam.

Prior to joining Neighborhood America, Miller founded BizTank, Startup Florida Ventures, Pongo Software and PlanetResume.com. He earned his Bachelors Degree from Brandeis University and the Birthing of Giants program at MIT. Dan Miller is a nationally recognized speaker and expert on leveraging technology to strengthen competitive positioning. 

Area of Focus: 
Public sector collaboration and citizen engagement; Web 2.0 for government

National speaking engagements include:

• National Conference of State Legislatures
• National Association of Legislative Information Technology
• National Association of Regional Councils
• American Metropolitan Planning Organization

Dan Bevarly’s experience in the public sector enables him to uniquely understand the challenges facing governments today. As Senior Director of Neighborhood America’s public sector development, he shares his expertise to help agencies adapt to the changing environment of online citizen interaction.

Prior to joining the company, Dan worked as a public affairs and IT consultant. He also spent 13 years in local government working within a mayor’s administration in roles including communications specialist, economic development and intergovernmental affairs.

Mr. Bevarly earned a M.P.A. degree from the University of Kentucky and a B.S. degree from the University of Louisville.

Area of Focus: 
Media and publishing industries, corporate social media strategies, multi-platform marketing

Speaking engagements have included:

• American Business Media, Digital Velocity; March 2008
• Web 2.0, NYC; March 2008
• THE Conference on Marketing; February 2008
• American Society of Business Publication Editors; Chicago; Reed
   Industries; February 29, 2008
• NYU Magazine Publishing Management Seminars (2) - multi-
   platform/integrated sales and marketing
• MediaPost/Veronis Suhler Stevenson Forecast 2008, NYC -  the next big
   thing in digital marketing
• Online Marketing Summit  - multi-platform marketing strategies and tools
• Folio Show, NYC - integrated marketing
• BMA National Conference, Las Vegas 2007 - trends in integrated/multi-
   platform marketing

Steve Ennen is an award-winning media professional. Prior to joining Neighborhood America, Ennen served as vp, digital business strategies at American Business Media where he advised dozens of companies on digital transformation, video and mobile messaging, and development of digital revenue strategies. He has worked with the U.S. State Department to educate foreign publishers on digital media and is an instructor of business media strategy at New York University.

A former publisher and editor, Ennen launched several award-winning print and digital media products in U.S. and global markets and has been published in scores of publications. He speaks around the globe on digital transformation strategies.

Ennen has a MA degree from DePaul University, Chicago; BA degrees from William Jewell College, Liberty, Mo., and has completed executive education at M.I.T. Sloan School of Management and Kellogg/Medill schools at Northwestern University.

Area of Focus: 
Media industry, social media strategies, building online and mobile communities

Speaking engagements have included:

• DMA’s DM Days; New York City; June 2008
• Digital Hollywood; LA; May 2008
• American Business Media Digital Velocity event; New York; March 2008
• Social Networking Conference; Miami; February 2008
• Online Marketing Summit – San Diego; February 2008
• Houston Interactive Marketing Association; November 2007
• Online Marketing Summit – 5 city tour, Summer 2007

Jason Breed is responsible for Neighborhood America's sales operations, with a focus on leading the company’s efforts in the social media marketplace. He also holds a leadership role in developing and maintaining relationships with the company's strategic alliances within the media industry and speaks nationally on emerging trends in the social networking space.

Jason's career has focused in high-growth industries, building teams to identify emerging market needs and tailoring solutions to meet those needs.  His dynamic, engaging presentations focus on building high value communities and leveraging social media technologies to meet strategic objectives within the enterprise.