Don Valdez

Don Valdez is currently serving as the Head of Ad Tech & Publisher Partnerships at The Media Trust since July 2022. Prior to this, Don was an Advisor at BeOp France and held the role of Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at Marine Forces Reserve. Don has an extensive military background, having served in various leadership roles such as Staff Sergeant, Sergeant, Corporal, Lance Corporal, and Private First Class. Don has also worked in senior leadership positions in companies like EMX Digital, Task & Purpose, Accuen, Time Inc., and Simon and Schuster in the fields of publisher strategy, programmatic advertising, and digital initiatives. Don holds a BA in Political Science from Rutgers University and an MBA in Network & Communications Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University.