David Bates

David Bates has a diverse and extensive work experience in creative and marketing roles. David has worked as a Minister at Webb Chapel Church of Christ since 2023. Prior to that, they were the Marketing Director at Lone Star Pharmaceuticals starting in 2022. In the same year, they also owned and served as the Creative Director at David L. Bates Creative. From 2015 to 2022, David held the position of Managing Director at ATKPLN, where they successfully relaunched the commercial division of Reel FX Creative Studios. Earlier in their career, they held various roles at Bedrock Manufacturing, Peacock Alley, Reel FX, and FOSSIL, Inc., demonstrating their expertise in creative direction, brand management, and marketing.

David Bates is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree in Design and Visual Communications, General at Texas A&M University-Commerce, expected to be completed in 2025. Previously, they obtained a BA in Advertising Design from Oklahoma Christian University, graduating in 1990. There is no available information regarding their education at Fort Worth Christian.