Daniel H. Markstein, IV – Managing Director

Danny is best known for his integrated approach to strategic planning and a commitment to linking strategy to action. He is a trusted advisor to clients faced with organizational challenges and helps to mobilize strategic initiatives. Danny specializes in strategic business planning, internal and external corporate communications, organizational and human dynamics, and operations management for organizations in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Prior to co-founding Markstein Consulting, Danny served as the Media Relations Manager for the Insurance Information Institute, where he acted as the spokesperson in radio interviews and on televised news channels. Danny moved to the Institute from A-Plus Communications, at which he provided communications consulting services for public school districts across the country. Danny also worked at the American Bankers Association acting as a liaison among Capitol Hill, ABA's government relations staff, and the state associations' banking committees.

Danny completed the MBA program at The George Washington University with a dual concentration in Small Business/ Entrepreneurship and Organizational Behavior, and attended Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, where he majored in American Studies. Danny's community involvement includes: President-Elect II of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center Advisory Board; Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Magic Moments; Vice President of Communications for the Rotary Club of Downtown Birmingham; member of Blueprint Birmingham's Workforce Development Subcommittee, member of the Leadership Birmingham class of 2011; member of the Indian Springs Alumni Council; Chairman of the 2009 PARCA Roundtable; member of the Leadership UAB class of 2009; and member of the 2008 Children's of Alabama Committee for the Future.

Email Danny at danny@marksteinconsulting.com.