David Gatheridge

About David Gatheridge

Knowledgeable professional that delivers persuasive business presentations and negotiations, with significant exposure to financial planning philosophies and methodologies. Disciplined and dedicated leader who focuses on asset/cash management and liabilities to help clients build wealth. Expert in providing creative and practical solutions to complex problems. Versitile and adaptable with visionary abilities, with providing un-paralleled integrity and professional maturity and work ethic.Specialties: • Business Development • Financial Forecasting • Financial Analysis • Team Building• Strategic Planning • Process Development• Risk Management • Training Development / Coaching

Experience

1. Co-founder Chief Growth Officer

   Orvia Lighting

   Jun 2025 — Present

   Chief Growth Officer (Formerly VP of Sales and People)LED Lighting Industry – Focused on Software-Controlled DMX Systems, White & Colored Light ApplicationsORVIA LIGHTINGOverview:Initially appointed as VP of Sales and People at Big Dot Lighting, I played a pivotal role in building a high-performing sales team and aligning talent development with strategic business goals. The company expanded into more technologically advanced lighting solutions—particularly in DMX-controlled and dynamic lighting.VP of Sales and PeopleBig Dot LightingDeveloped and led a sales organization focused on high-value B2B projects across architecture, retail, entertainment, and hospitality sectors.Established company-wide people strategies, including recruitment, training, and retention initiatives aligned with company culture and technical growth.Built strategic client relationships and partnerships that laid the groundwork for major DMX and intelligent lighting projects.Collaborated with product and engineering teams to align customer feedback with product development—especially around DMX features and light performance (CRI, dimming curves, etc.).Chief Growth OfficerORVIA LIGHTINGAs the CGO for ORVIA, I assume a broader responsibility for driving revenue growth, market innovation, and technical integration. Drive company-wide growth initiatives including expansion into intelligent LED systems with advanced DMX/RDM control and dynamic white/color lighting.Direct and collaborate new product strategies for RGBW, tunable white, and color-changing fixtures optimized for architectural and theatrical applications. Develop & lead multi-disciplinary teams across sales, product, and engineering to deliver complex lighting solutions with precise control over hue, saturation, intensity, and timing.Worked with clients on specifying, designing, and deploying LED lighting networks including universe mapping, addressing schemes, custom control interfaces, and energy reduction.

Education

• University of Northwestern – St. Paul

  Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Investments
• Business Development
• Fha Financing
• Loan Origination
• Sales Management
• Budgets
• Sales Process
• U.s. Federal Housing Authority (Fha)
• Product Development
• Real Estate
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Lead Generation
• Mortgage Banking
• Sales
• Strategy
• Fundraising
• U.s. Fha Financing
• Jumbo Mortgage
• Entrepreneurship
• Team Leadership
• Mortgage Lending
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Refinance
• Management
• Team Building
• Online Advertising
• Residential Mortgages
• Account Management
• Small Business
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Loans
• Fha
• Financial Analysis
• Training
• New Business Development