Principal, David Johnson Creative & Pricipal, Young|Wells

Especially unique in the marketing and promotion industry, the marketing and creative team of Young|Wells and David Johnson Creative Services have had a continuous professional relationship for more than 30 years.

Jill Young, Principal of Young|Wells, plus David Johnson of David Johnson Creative Services have been responsible for the creation and production of marketing plans and strategies plus sales and promotional programs comprising comprehensive marketing and advertising plans, target audience identification, product positioning and branding, promotional strategies, media strategies, development of logos and corporate identity, packaging, consumer collateral, point-of-purchase programs, sales offices, Web design and highly original advertising and direct mail campaigns.

Specialists in marketing real estate and high-end luxury products targeted to affluent consumers nationwide, they have developed proficient strategies to find and attract qualified prospects for a wide range of sophisticated products, including exclusive resort hotels, private club memberships, world-class wines, as well as multi-million dollar homes and properties in resort and recreational communities.

While their experience and expertise is extremely diverse, their accomplishments in the golf, resort and hospitality arenas are especially relevant. Their combined experience covers more than 140 real estate developments, including more than 50 golf and recreational communities. Among these are:  Lahontan in Tahoe; Northstar in Tahoe;  Iron Horse in Whitefish, Montana; Mayacama in the Sonoma Valley; The Resort at Squaw Creek in Squaw Valley; Running Y Ranch and RidgeWater – Jeld-Wen Communities in Oregon; Caldera Springs at Sunriver Resort; Suncadia in Washington: Seven Canyons in Sedona; and East West Partners The Village at Empire Pass, Deer Valley Resort in Park City.

Hospitality/tourism experience ranges from the Sonoma County Tourism  Program to 14 hotels including the The Mark Hopkins, Holiday Inn Western Division, The Claremont Resort Spa & Tennis Club, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, the Westwood Marquis Hotel & Gardens, Ventana Inn & Spa and The Mandarin Oriental Hotels.