DON WOODWARDBorn in Seattle, Don studied design and photography at Oregon State University. He has been producing professional design and communications since 1980. He began his career as an advertising art director and designer before becoming director of publications at Whitworth College in Spokane. Further career growth led Don to establish the communications firm, Woodward Design Media, with an emphasis on education-related clients and projects.

Don is nationally recognized for his design work and leadership capabilities. He was appointed to serve on the CASE National Commission on Publications in Washington, D.C., where his role was to advise CASE on the latest issues and trends in the area of collegiate communications. He has won numerous design awards in many categories.

In his role as creative director, Don serves as lead designer and project manager and may also be directly responsible for producing photography, video, interactive media and sound. He also leads the contributions of associate creative professionals when a project-team approach is taken.