David Wheeler

David Wheeler, the Chief Executive Officer + Peace Practitioner at the Global Peace Film Festival, is a pioneer in the field of streaming video, having founded CareerTV. With over 40 years of experience in building businesses and managing organizations both domestically and internationally, Wheeler is recognized for his innovative thinking.

Before joining GPFF, Wheeler served as the Vice President of Innovation and Development for the Better Business Bureau of Central Florida. His career journey began in advertising sales at the Louisville Courier-Journal. Over time, he took on roles of increasing responsibility in news, production, and programming at various media outlets, including PBS, Gannett Newspapers, and The Weather Channel. This led him to senior management and operations positions within advertising and digital marketing agencies.

Wheeler’s academic background includes studying broadcast journalism at the University of Louisville and business administration and management at Sullivan University. He furthered his education in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership at the Edyth Bush Institute.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Wheeler holds the position of Ex-Officio for both the Downtown Arts District and the Miss Orlando Scholarship Competition. He is currently serving on the Historic Preservation Board for the City of Orlando, Florida, and the Board of Directors for Central Florida Community Arts. His commitment to these roles underscores his dedication to community service and the arts.