Don Tipple, VP, Finance and Operations:

Don Tipple was born and raised in Canada, where he joyfully fulfilled his civic duty by playing hockey until he was 17. His approach to business reflects his passion for the sport. He remains constantly cool in a high-energy and fluid environment, always looking for the best solution for the team.

As a senior financial manager with more than 20 years experience that spans two continents, Don joined Douglas Gould and Company in October 2007. His expertise in the public relations industry includes budgeting, staff utilization, acquisitions and back office systems. At Douglas Gould and Company, Don provides strategic financial management that enables the organization to develop and retain some of the best talent in the business and successfully serve its nonprofit and foundation clients.

Don has worked for some of the industry's titans – from the global Burson-Marsteller to Havas-owned Euro RSCG Magnet, one of the Top-25 in the United States. His career has taken him from Canada to the United States to Russia and back again. In addition to being fluent in Canadian, Don has learned several other languages along the way – English, Russian, and Finance.

Before entering the public relations industry, Don was treasury manager for Rowntree Ltd, one of Canada's leading confectionery companies subsequently bought by Nestle; sweet indeed. He currently lives in the New Jersey countryside with his wife and two daughters; sweeter still.