David J. Axel JD, MBA, MSCIS

David Axel (“Axel”) is the SVP of Public Relations, Marketing, and Communications for ARDA. Axel joins ARDA from his business growth agency, which he owned and operated for over 15 years. At his agency, Axel counseled clients and managed campaigns from a variety of companies, ranging from global brands like NASA and MTV, to local businesses and start-ups.

After serving as the Regulatory Compliance and Legal Affairs Officer for 3PV,  Axel negotiated a compromise with the FCC on behalf of 3PV’s clients that required the delivery of 2.6 million letters in 30 days.  He hired a large marketing company to handle this, and soon after the marketing company hired Axel to be their marketing focused CIO, making him a “marketer by accident.”  Axel found a passion for marketing while in this position and has been working in that capacity ever since.  

Axel has a Juris Doctor from Rutgers University, an MBA and Master’s in Computer Information Systems from The University of Phoenix, and a Digital Marketing Certification from Wharton School of Business. His education is a strategic and unique combination of degrees and certifications that compliments his extensive work experience, offering a multidisciplinary approach to marketing.

Axel resides in Central Florida and enjoys playing drums in his band Midnight Mayhem, working on his car collection (which includes two Batmobiles and a Mystery Machine from Scooby Doo), and spending time with friends, family and his dogs.