David Gardner

David Gardner has over 30 years of experience in the architectural and design field. David currently works as the Director of Brand Design at Focus Brands LLC. Prior to this, they held the position of Director of Architecture at Inspire Brands from 2016 to 2021, where they oversaw the design and layout of over 300 corporate and franchise locations. Before that, they worked at Arby's Restaurant Group as the Manager of Architecture for 12 years, where they managed the design and layout of franchise locations worldwide. David started their career as an Architectural Intern at Tucker & Booker Architects and later became an Architectural Draftsman.

David Gardner attended Ball State University from 1986 to 1991, where they obtained a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Architecture. Prior to that, from 1981 to 1983, they attended ITT Technical Institute and completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician. In addition to their formal education, David Gardner has also obtained a certification in "LinkedIn Quick Tips" from LinkedIn in 2021.