who is freshbait?
David Wishart
principal
David Wishart is the leader of Freshbait, which he co-founded with Marnie Aulabaugh in 1999. He's behind the creative strategy, brand identity, marketing collateral, advertising, and interactive design for a wide variety of organizations, industries and occupations. His sound sense of style, intelligent logic and keen wit delivers work that consistently impresses clients, and stands the test of time.
Before moving to San Francisco, David worked in New York City, first as a Graphic Designer at The Wall Street Journal, redefining their marketing for display advertising. Later, as Art Director for Fox News Online, he managed the first major redesign of their website, setting standards for how consumer news should be presented online.
David was born and raised in Georgia, near Atlanta, has degrees in English Literature and Media Studies, apt skills in Saab mechanics, and near-fluency in French. In San Francisco, he supports local arts and performance, pursues great meals, and studies urban development.
advisory board
Marnie Aulabaugh
co-flounder & collaborator
Marnie is a practical visionary, the focuser of energies and holder of leashes. With a solid background in account management, advertising, writing, design, and business development, her abilities continually stun her clients into submission where they are forced to think outside then completely disregard
the box. Having done all the smart things in her formative years and made all the right moves, she now happily stands in stylish shoes and commands attention.
finance & accounting
Joel was Marnie & David's boss when they worked together at The Wall Street Journal, conjuring up clever ways of selling more advertising space. He's been their advisor and counselor since then, and now uses his accounting skills to make sure we use our money wisely. He keeps worker bees, throws slow footballs, drinks strong whisky and provides our inspiration for greatness.
Richard Forhez
marketing & planning
Rich has provided marketing, communications and web consulting for large, established institutions as well as start-ups in a variety of industries, including financial services, travel services, interactive development, cosmetics, and home furnishings. He helps freshbait with big picture strategies and industry analysis.
