Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Dave Hollis is currently the CEO of The Hollis Co., a company seeking to ensure that all individuals achieve their true potential.
- Prior to this, Dave was President of Theatrical Distribution at the Walt Disney Studios. He worked for Disney in a variety of roles for a total of seventeen record-breaking years.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Dave Hollis was born on February 14, 1975. He has a sister, Heather, who is a teacher.
- He is married to motivational speaker and bestselling author Rachel Hollis. Together they are the parents of four children – Sawyer Hollis, Ford Hollis, Jackson Hollis and Noah Hollis.
- After leaving his job at Disney, the family relocated from Los Angeles, California, to Austin, Texas.
Early Life and Education :
- Dave chose Pepperdine University in California as his alma mater, and attended it from 1993 to 1997. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in organizational communication there, but this did not limit his professional interests.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Hollis has performed jobs in a variety of fields, such as publicity, management, retail, and technology innovation, to name but a few.
- During Dave’s role as distribution chief at Walt Disney, he was heavily involved in the biggest successes of the studio: he was instrumental in the distribution of the new Star Wars films, as well as the Avengers series and Black Panther, which were all resounding blockbusters.
- Before becoming the president of theatrical distribution, Dave worked in an array of different jobs and departments at Disney. He was involved in home video sales, business development, retail marketing, and trade marketing.
- Prior to Disney, Dave also worked as a publicist for Bragman Nyman Cafarelli, and as a coordinator for both the Fox Broadcasting Company and Twentieth Century Fox.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Dave is part of the Motion Picture Academy’s membership committee.
- He also serves on the board of Fandango Labs and the Will Rogers Motion Pictures Pioneers, as well as Austin Angels.
- Dave is heavily involved in charity and philanthropic work, with a particular interest in the foster care system. He has been a foster parent four times so far.
- He credits his wife Rachel as the catalyst for his career change. Although he very much enjoyed working for Disney, he felt that his professional life was becoming stagnant. At the time, Rachel was starting her own self-discovery path, and they embarked on a new journey together. The two are now heavily involved in not only bettering their own lives but in also providing the tools for others to do the same through the work of The Hollis Co.
- Rachel and Dave also feature on Rachel’s YouTube channel regularly, which has over 100K subscribers.
- Dave loves driving his 1969 Ford Bronco.
- The Hollis family also have a dog, a Schnauzer called Jeffery.
- Dave’s favorite hobby is running, followed by enjoying his wife’s cooking, and the occasional videogame when time allows.
- He is also a huge advocate for diversity and a champion of the fight for equal rights. He has participated in the organization of Pride as an ally, and has served on many initiatives and movements for women and people of color.