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Tad DeWree (Dallas, Texas) is the founder of Thinking Inc®, a Dallas- based consulting firm that integrates the best practices of management consulting, branding and advertising into a single, objective accountable resource. With over $1 Billion in client growth since 1995, Thinking Inc are the minds behind over 1000 national brands and private ventures.
In 2000, Thinking HD, Thinking Inc’s High Definition broadcast production company produced the first HD commercial in Texas. Recent HD projects have included work for the Shannon Health System in West Texas, Classic BMW of DFW, and event and post production for Chuck Norris’ World Combat League TV Series airing on the Versus Network and internationally.
In 2005, DigitalAssets.com was formed to provide online management of digital marketing materials. In first quarter 08, Thinking Inc will launch Brandpsyc® an online tool for employee/brand integration.
Prior to founding Thinking Inc, Tad spent ten years in New York as an award- winning creative, producing work for Canon, Burger King, American Airlines and other Fortune 100 companies at New York agencies J. Walter Thompson, Bloom/Publicis, Dentsu and as a creative VP at Temerlin McClain, Dallas.
Mr. DeWree is a 1984 graduate of the College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin. He has served on the Executive Council of the Dallas Texas Exes, Dallas Texas Exes Business Network, and founded the Longhorn Business Forum. He is a supporter of the AAF at Texas A&M, a communications advisor to the Endowment of Phi Kappa Psi, The Texas Alpha Endowment, Chuck Norris’ KickStart Foundation, The Runyon Elementary Board of Friends, and is a contributor to various Highland Park Independent School District programs.
Recently, Tad worked with former UT Advertising classmates and alumni to create the Dr. Leonard Rubin Creative Endowment to support creative advertising students with essential needs. To learn more, or learn how to contribute, visit rememberrubin.com.
Tad, his wife Marianne and daughter Caroline, live in Dallas. His daughter Madeline is currently pursuing her degree at UT.