David Salyers Biography and Net Worth

David G. Salyers retired as the executive responsible for Marketing, Growth and Hospitality for Chick-fil-A, Inc., where he spent his entire 37-year career. During his career, he was part of the team that developed the iconic “Cow Campaign” which helped Chick-fil-A rise to national and international prominence as a brand and marketer. The company grew from a small regional chain to the number 3 chain in the nation.

A consummate entrepreneur, Salyers continues to be involved in many business and civic pursuits. He is a partner in a chain of collaborative workspaces called Roam, which is home to over 1000 business startups, non-profits and members of the growing mobile workforce as well as support to Fortune 100 companies. In addition, he co-founded Champion Tribes an organization dedicated to improving Father/Son relationships, and recently founded “Spark” an organization designed to help businesses with their marketing and culture. Salyers is also an investor and actively helping grow an energy drink company and an innovative data warehouse/ block chain technology support infrastructure company. In addition, he is also a partner in a Culture and Leadership Consultancy.

Recently, Salyers joined the University of Georgia as the Inaugural Start Up Mentor Executive-In-Residence. He is also the author of “Remarkable! Maximizing Results Through Value Creation”- a book about company culture which has led to consulting and speaking engagements both domestic and abroad.

Salyers attended Wake Forest University, Universidad de Madrid, and graduated from the University of Georgia Business School with a BBA degree in Marketing. He is also an alumni of the Harvard Business School (AMP 166). An active member of the community, Salyers has served on various boards including the Board of Directors of Live Oak Bancshares. He has also served on the Board of Directors of numerous non-profits including Eagle Ranch, Growing Leaders, Orange, Davar Partners International, the Deans Advisory Board for the Terry College (University of Georgia Business School) and serves as an elder at his church, North Point Community Church.