David Salyers is the former vice president of marketing, growth, and hospitality at Chick-fil-A headquarters. He was one of the original two marketing executives at Chick-fil-A and spent 37 years in the marketing department before his recent retirement. He is the co-author of Remarkable, a book that offers insight into leadership lessons. He is the co-founder of Champion Tribes, an organization that facilitates healthy relationships between fathers and sons. David has also served as a board member for numerous businesses, helped launch several startups, and is currently the inaugural startup mentor in residence for the University of Georgia. David and his wife, Lynn, have three children and live in Alpharetta, GA.