Dave Grout Email & Phone Number

Winona Lake, In

Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest to find. Often it takes someone to come alongside you, guide you to a new vista, and show you the way. That is exactly why Timberline Team exists. We provide quality branding, advancement strategies, creative marketing, business tactics, and leadership consultation for growing businesses, nonprofits, and other mission-driven organizations. We are dedicated to defining, creating, and developing amazing collateral and strategies needed to take your vision to the next level.

Evergreen Results is a full-service marketing agency that helps purpose-driven organizations scale and sustain impact. Our partnership advances client's goals through building pragmatic strategies and tactics.

Forest Falls, Ca

- Managed the marketing and communications department for the 58,000 guest facility- Directed $8.5 million in program sales and group rental sales annually- Rebranded the multi-site organization - Led 24 full-time staff and 14 seasonal staff

Seymour, In

- Identified & defined new products for Rose Ace Farms to become a full-service product provider- Created implementation process for national sales strategies gaining new segments and markets - Developed & nurtured partnerships with 40 national companies to acquire a larger market share

Seymour, In

- Oversaw $2.1 million budget for annual operations and capital building projects- Directed year-round programs, retreats, and staff training- Managed summer operations including 185 staff members, 3,250 guests & 25 simultaneous programs- Led donor development and advancement for the campus

Seymour, In

- Supervised camp registration, graphic design projects, and production schedules for products- Cultivated donor partnerships generating over $2 million annually- Oversaw annual planning of special events, banquets, multi-media department, & total quality assurance

Bellevue, Wa

- Oversaw year-round facility- Coordinated the summer season- Supervised project management, long-term planning, wilderness adventure programs, and new product development- Carried out staffing responsibilities including hiring, evaluating, training, coordinating, and supervising

Bellevue, Wa

- Developed contract administration system with contract process, procedures, and database- Collaborated with various businesses increasing revenue by 175% over 2 years- Implemented customer and marketing strategies for increased guest attendance and retention rate- Created a system for full-service programs- Defined, evaluated, and monitored guest services department

Occidental, Ca

- Supervised 37 programs annually; including youth programs, family camps, experimental education programs, challenge course operations, Elderhostel programs, retreats, and conferences- Managed program budget of $1.1 million in revenue and curriculum development- Established seasonal personnel policies, product cost assessment, and the administration of ACA accreditation

Waialua, Hi

- Supervised of 30 staff members during the summer season- Oversaw program management, budgeting, and professional development of all staff - Managed staffing functions including recruiting, hiring, and performance evaluations- Designed & implemented 24 high & low ropes course initiatives- Supervised, developed, and implemented experiential education programs and curriculum to 38 schools annually

Master'S Degree, Recreation Administration

Activities and Societies: Graduate Teaching AssistantResearch performed on Debriefing and its effect on the Learning Process.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Outdoor Environmental Recreation And Leisure Studies, Magna Cum Laude (Top 3% Of Class)

Activities and Societies: Magna cum Laude

Education record

Activities and Societies: Honey Rock / Highroads