Dave Ellis

Dave Ellis is an experienced communicator and strategist currently serving as a Strategist at ROGERCO, Inc. since April 2022, and previously held the same role at V2X Inc. where responsibilities included managing communications for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. Prior to this, Ellis was the Communications Editor at Germanna Community College, overseeing a marketing team and college-wide style guide. Ellis's extensive background in journalism includes serving as Digital Editor and Director of Photography at The Free Lance-Star, achieving notable awards for contributions to online marketing initiatives and editorial content. Additional entrepreneurial experience includes owning BYOB Garage, a community motorcycle resource, and educating photojournalists at Truth With A Camera. With an academic foundation in photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology and Thomas Nelson Community College, Ellis brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership in communication and visual storytelling.