Lance Wain
Laurel,MD
Summary
Innovative business leader with over 25 years of experience driving growth and transformation in branding, marketing, and digital strategy. Proven track record in building agency value, expanding market presence, and mentoring high-performing teams. Passionate about purpose-driven storytelling and scaling creative organizations through vision, operational excellence, and strong client partnerships.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal, President & CEO
Grafik Marketing Communications
01.2015 - Current
- Business owner of 45-person branding and marketing agency
- Spearheaded 3-year growth from $5M to $13M; expanded across Mid-Atlantic
- Led company to consistent top 10 DMV design firm ranking (Washington Business Journal)
Adjunct Professor
Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park
08.2023 - Current
Principal, Managing Partner
Grafik Marketing Communications
01.2010 - 01.2015
Led all agency operations, including business development, client acquisition, P&L, growth
Vice President, Business Development
Grafik Marketing Communications
01.2001 - 01.2010
Responsible for all business development and client management oversight
Brand and Online Strategist
Gr8
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Led e-commerce branding campaigns for Fortune 500 clients
Operational Manager
Enagro International
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Managed operations for PE firm in former Soviet Union markets
Legislative Aide – The Honorable William S. Cohen
United States Senate
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Focused on defense, aging policy, and constituent casework
Education
Master of International Management -
University of Maryland, University College
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Skills
- Branding and Marketing Agency CEO
- Adjunct Professor
- Guest Lecturer: Georgetown, JMU, UMD
- Member of National CEO Mastermind Group
- AIGA Mentorship Program
- AMA Branding Panels
- AM&AA Thought Leadership
Passions
- Biking
- Reading
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Sports
- Being a Dad
Causes Supported
- Mental Health
- Orphan Diseases
- Prostate Cancer
- Affordable Housing
- Public Service
- LGBTQIA+
Awards
Smart CEO Finalist (2015) – DC Impact
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park
08.2023 - Current
Principal, President & CEO
Grafik Marketing Communications
01.2015 - Current
Principal, Managing Partner
Grafik Marketing Communications
01.2010 - 01.2015
Vice President, Business Development
Grafik Marketing Communications
01.2001 - 01.2010
Brand and Online Strategist
Gr8
01.1998 - 01.2001
Operational Manager
Enagro International
01.1996 - 01.1998
Legislative Aide – The Honorable William S. Cohen
United States Senate
01.1992 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Master of International Management -
University of Maryland, University College
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