GRAND RAPIDS, MI, July 18, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Donavon C. Shellenbarger has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Shellenbarger has cultivated a diverse and accomplished career, marked by his current role as the learning and development communications lead at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan. Since 2025, he has been instrumental in managing multiple facets of communications, including graphic design, video production and e-learning modules. His responsibilities extend to event planning and organizing on-campus learning events, as well as developing lessons centered on artificial intelligence learning. Mr. Shellenbarger is also tasked with setting up a communications calendar, determining message topics and creating various graphics for articles.

Before his tenure at Ford Motor Company, Mr. Shellenbarger served as a videographer II at 730 Eddy Studios from 2024 to 2025. In this capacity, he focused on creating branding videos and live events for corporations, as well as producing promotional content for platforms such as YouTube. Mr. Shellenbarger's work involved capturing and promoting videos of conferences and events, showcasing his adeptness in video production.

From 2022 to 2024, Mr. Shellenbarger served as an instructional developer at Cisive, a global screening firm, where he was involved in e-learning initiatives. His role involved developing educational content that supported the company's background check services. Before joining Cisive, Mr. Shellenbarger spent over five years at the retail food company Meijer as a communication specialist between 2016 and 2022, where he excelled in graphic design and video production for internal communications, producing materials distributed in grocery stores, and contributing to messaging efforts.

Mr. Shellenbarger's entrepreneurial spirit was evident during his time as a partner and co-owner of Wave Signage from 2014 to 2018. He played a pivotal role in building the business within the signage industry, refining offerings to make them more accessible to clients.

Among other noteworthy roles, Mr. Shellenbarger contributed to Freshwater Digital Media Partners, where he held the positions of production manager, project manager and creative director between 2013 and 2016. His sound leadership, business acumen, problem solving and decision making skills contributed to turning concepts into reality. He first joined Meijer in 2006 as a video producer and effects animator, and then held the role of video producer until 2013. Mr. Shellenbarger's career in the industry began with roles at Charter Media, Comcast Spotlight, and McCarty Communications, dating back to 2002.

Mr. Shellenbarger served for six years in the U.S. Army. His academic achievements include a bachelor's degree in design and visual communications in 2002 and a second bachelor's degree in video production in 2006 from Ferris State University. Subsequently, he received an Executive Master of Business Administration in business strategic leadership from the Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2021.

In addition to his formal education, Mr. Shellenbarger obtained several certifications that have enhanced his skills, underscoring his commitment to continuous learning and adaptability. Among them, he received credentials in project management, project initiation and agile project management.

Beyond his work-related endeavors, Mr. Shellenbarger is actively involved in civic activities, including volunteering at food banks, where he helps grow fresh produce and assists with food storage and distribution. In recognition of his creative contributions, he received several regional awards for television commercials. Looking ahead, Mr. Shellenbarger envisions continuing his work post-retirement with a focus on leadership development and influencing positive organizational change. His approach emphasizes questioning profit-centric practices and advocating for people-centered strategies within businesses.

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