Shawn Mann

Founder, Chief Executive Officer at Daylight

Role
Founder, Chief Executive Officer at Daylight
Location
Bend, OR, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Shawn Mann

With over 23 years of experience as the founder and CEO of Daylight, Shawn Mann is a digital solutions expert who combines strategic vision, creative direction, and client relationships to deliver impactful and measurable results. He leads a multidisciplinary team of professionals specializing in strategy, branding, web applications, online marketing, web design, search engine optimization, and content management systems.Shawn has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into Daylight’s strategic capabilities. He actively leverages AI tools to support client discovery, ideation, and digital innovation—helping organizations better understand their audiences, unlock efficiencies, and adapt quickly in a rapidly evolving landscape. He has led his team through AI upskilling initiatives, including hands-on learning and certifications, fostering a culture of experimentation and thoughtful implementation.Passionate about helping brands and people achieve their goals, Shawn brings a human-centered approach to both leadership and technology. He also co-founded Fuel CMS, an open-sourced platform that streamlines the process of building and managing dynamic websites, and Gusto LLC, a company that revolutionized business explainer videos. Outside work, Shawn enjoys spending time outdoors with his family in Bend, Oregon.

Experience

  1. Founder, Chief Executive Officer

    Daylight

    Sep 2002 — Present · Portland, OR, US

    Pioneered the strategic vision, cultivated client relationships, and led a multidisciplinary team in delivering client-focused digital solutions. Oversaw business operations, drove creative direction, and integrated AI to enhance strategy and innovation, achieving measurable results for a diverse stable of clients.

Education

  • University of Idaho

    BS, Marketing

    1990 — 1995

  • Lewiston High School

    High School Diploma

    1986 — 1989

  • Whitworth University

    Design

    1989 — 1990

  • University of Idaho

    BS, Management Information Systems

    1990 — 1995

Skills

  • Web Development
  • SEO
  • Wordpress
  • Web Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Information Architecture
  • User Experience
  • Content Strategy
  • Online Marketing
  • Online Advertising
  • Creative Strategy
  • Motion Graphics
  • Strategy
  • E-Commerce
  • Website Development
  • User Interface Design
  • Corporate Identity
  • Digital Marketing
  • Interactive Marketing

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