Professional Bio
Doug’s career spans over 40 years, primarily in various business management and marketing roles. After launching his career at Monsanto Company in engineering, marketing, product management, and sales, he became Director of Strategic Planning for Cadmus Communications. Subsequently, he built and sold several businesses in the construction industry before co-founding a consulting firm that focused on growing client revenues. This path led to the “rebirth” of Response Marketing Group (RMG), formerly a leader in the direct marketing field. Doug was President and co-founder of RMG, and chiefly responsible for their success in bringing direct marketing expertise to the communications, strategic planning, and fundraising efforts of many higher educational institutions. He joined Royall & Company in August 2010 as Managing Director, Advancement Services, following the acquisition of RMG’s Higher Ed Division. In July of 2013, Doug left Royall to serve as a consultant in the field of higher education. In addition to his corporate experience, Doug has spent over 2 5 years advising nonprofit concerns on strategic and fundraising issues. Specifically, in the area of higher education, Doug has served as a co-chair of the Annual Giving Advisory Board, as a member of the Alumni Relations Task Force, as a member of the Council of Foundations, and as President of the Trustees of the Engineering School at the University of Virginia. Doug has also served on the Parents Councils at Washington & Lee University, Cornell University, and Lafayette College. Over the past 5 years, Doug has been engaged by Jacksonville University, serving as a trusted advisor to both the President and the Senior Vice President of Advancement, as well as guiding the University’s recently completed ASPIRE campaign to a successful conclusion. Doug received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from UVa and his Masters in Business Administration from Western New England University.
SIBF Spouse
State
Virginia
Network
SIBF
Business Status
Consultant
Industry
Consulting, Education
Countries with Strong Business Connections
UK
Areas of Expertise
Marketing, Strategic Planning, Fundraising
Education
UVA ChE ‘78
Other Companies
Garson Inc., KME3 LLC
Spouse
Palmer Garson
Spouse Email
pgarson@silvercrestgroup.com