Douglas Bean

Experience
As chief operating officer of Eric Mower Associates Doug has overall responsibility for the delivery of strategic and creative services across seven offices. In addition, he leads EMA’s internal strategic planning and organizational development processes. Doug also directs marketing communications programs for a variety of agency clients. He has extensive experience in financial services, healthcare, packaged goods and economic development and has directed brand strategy and communications programs for such clients as:
• BlueCross BlueShield of WNY
• First Niagara Bank
• Hospice Buffalo
• Key Bank
• Labatt USA
• Lactalis, Inc.
• Mattel/Fisher-Price
• National Fuel
• Welch Foods Inc.

Education
BA, Kenyon College
MA, Dartmouth College
MBA, State University of New York at Buffalo

Affiliations
• Board Member, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra,
Buffalo Zoo, Darwin Martin House, Buffalo
Niagara Partnership
• Member, Upstate New York Council, American
Association of Advertising Agencies
• Director and Past Chair, Dean’s Advisory Council,
University of Buffalo School of Management
• Adjunct Professor, School of Management,
University at Buffalo