Daniel Ripes

Daniel Ripes is a Vice President of Account Management at Rise. Dan is responsible for developing and maintaining the agency’s ongoing client activities, relationships and services while leading strategic and tactical planning initiatives for Rise’s clients. Before his current role, Dan’s first two years at Rise focused on working with leading technology and service partners to develop innovative digital marketing offerings and strategies for clients.

Prior to joining Rise, Dan spent over 15 years working with high-growth companies in various roles including investment banking, corporate finance and business development.

Dan earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and MBA in entrepreneurship and finance from University of Illinois at Chicago. He lives in Highland Park with his wife and two children. Dan also serves on a non-profit Board and is the past President of the Center for Enriched Living - an organization that serves the social needs of people of all ages with developmental and intellectual disabilities through day, evening and weekend programs.