Dave Scharf

Dave Scharf has a strong background in sales and management, primarily within the media industry. Dave started their career in 2004 at Clear Channel Radio as the General Sales Manager for WKSC-FM, where they effectively managed the local radio sales staff and collaborated with the National Sales Director to increase revenues. Dave also worked closely with other departments, such as Programming and Promotions, to develop innovative ways of integrating advertising partners with the radio station. In 2009, Scharf joined ESPN Chicago as a Senior Account Manager and later became the General Sales Manager. In these roles, they managed the Chicago Sales Office and worked with various divisions to offer advertisers multi-platform and multi-market opportunities, ultimately increasing revenues for ESPN. Currently, they are serving as the Director of Sales for ESPN Chicago, where they lead a team and works closely with the Local Digital Division, Local Radio Division, National Division, and ESPN's Audio Partnership Division to further boost revenues for the organization. Scharf's work experience showcases their expertise in sales, management, and collaboration within the media industry.

Dave Scharf attended St. Louis University High School from 1980 to 1984, where they pursued academics with a focus on biology. Following this, they enrolled in Clarke University from 1984 to 1988, completing their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in biology.