Meet Dave

Dave Heinzinger is an award-winning communications professional with 16 years of experience working with the world’s most recognizable technology brands.

As President of Haymaker, Dave is hands-on in leading public relations programs for companies of all sizes, ranging from venture-backed startups to public corporations. He is a seasoned storyteller, strategist, writer, media trainer and crisis communicator who thrives when the stakes are at their highest. As an expert in narrative, Dave has led PR programs across a wide range of verticals, including advertising, education, financial services, fitness, healthcare, human resources, logistics, marketplaces, marketing, real estate, retail and robotics. He has developed a keen understanding of enterprise business models, and how to align communications programs to support overarching goals.

Prior to joining Haymaker, Dave was instrumental in building the marketing and communications team at InMarket, a digital advertising company based in Los Angeles. He began his career in travel PR on the agency side, supporting programs for leading brands including The Hertz Corporation and the Colorado Tourism Office.

Dave is an adjunct professor at his alma mater, Marist College, where he created and currently teaches The Mobile Consumer, a course about how mobile devices have changed consumer behavior.