Ric is the CEO and co-founder of Red Ventures, a Charlotte-based online marketing company that acquires customers for leading brands including DIRECTV, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and ADT Security Services. Through Ric's leadership, Red Ventures has built a portfolio of successful companies by attracting top talent in marketing, sales and technology to drive rapid growth. Ric began his career in General Electric Co.'s Aerospace Division and is a graduate of GE's Financial Management program. In 1994, he joined the marketing services company CUC International (now Cendant). Prior to founding Red Ventures, Ric served as president of Spark Network Services, a promotion and data company held by Cendant. Ric received his undergraduate degree from Boston College and is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School.

Dan is the CMO and co-founder of Red Ventures. Dan focuses on new marketing, new business incubation and launch, and marketing innovation. Prior to founding Red Ventures, Dan held a variety of general management and senior marketing positions within CUC International (now Cendant). Dan's roles have included general manager of Sidewalk.com, a joint venture between Microsoft and Cendant, SVP, Marketing, for Cendant’s membership group; and general manager of Shoppers Advantage, a $300MM online and catalog retailer. Dan began his career with the global consulting firm Bain & Company. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and is also a graduate of the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.

Mark joined the Red Ventures management team in 2003, bringing a wealth of financial and general management experience. He began his career at General Electric Co. in 1977 and in that capacity met Ric Elias, founder of Red Ventures. After GE, Mark held several executive positions at Merrill International, where he was involved in large-scale industrial project development. From 1999 to 2000, he worked at Arthur D. Little as EVP, Finance & Development, and in 2001 became CEO of ADL spin-off Nuvera Fuel Cells, based in Boston and Milan, Italy. Mark received his undergraduate degree in accounting from Drexel University and is also a graduate of the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.