J. Colin Murray has over 15 years of experience in advertising and executive leadership roles. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Dane Buy Local, where he leads outreach, develops strategic plans, oversees operations, and secures funding. Previously, he held advertising director roles at Shepherd Express and Isthmus Publishing, where he managed sales teams, developed new products, and created marketing campaigns. Murray has an Associate's degree in Business Administration and has served on several nonprofit boards.