David Gow the CEO of Gow Media (((speaker 11/2)))

David Gow is the CEO of Gow Media here in Houston.  The company has three primary assets: (1) ESPN 97.5; and (2) YSR 1560, local stations here in Houston, and (3) Yahoo Sports Radio, a national sports network with shows that are heard around the country. 

 Prior to entering the sports media business, Gow was first CFO and ultimately the CEO of Ashford.com, a company that grew from $1.2M up to over $50M in revenues under his leadership.  As CFO, Gow managed a very successful IPO, raising over $75M with Goldman Sachs as the lead underwriter.  As CEO, Gow successfully grew a corporate gifts business to complement the company's e-tailing business, creating an enduring e-commerce business model.  Ashford was sold in 2002. 

Prior to Ashford, Gow served as Director of Corporate Strategy at Compaq Computers.  Among the many projects he led, Gow managed the integration of two acquisitions, Digital and Tandem Computers, for all of Compaq North America. 

Prior to Compaq, Gow worked as a management consultant at McKinsey & Co.  While there, he consulted for a number of companies in diverse industries, including technology, media, retail and energy.  Gow left the firm after attaining the position of Engagement Manager. 

Gow's educational background includes a Master's degree from Harvard University and a Bachelor's degree from Williams College.  David has been married to his wife, Audrey for over 20 years and the two have five children.