During his tenure in the music industry, Mr. Garner collaborated with major record companies such as Arista and D.A.R.P. to delve into the worlds of R&B and hip-hop.
HAMPTON, GA, June 19, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Dahru F. Garner 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. Garner has carved a distinguished career spanning over three decades, marked by his significant contributions to the music industry, multimedia market research sector, and philanthropy through his non-profit organization, Academy M Inc. Currently serving as the executive director, founder, and chairman of Academy M Inc. since 2016, he has dedicated himself to redesigning the company’s mission and objectives post-pandemic to ensure its continued relevance and impact. In addition to this role, he has been the media manager of Atlanta LPM at The Nielsen Company since 2019, where he excels in cultivating valuable relationships and delivering exceptional performance.
Mr. Garner’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish his consulting company, DF Garner Inc., in 2020 as an owner and managing partner. Prior to this, he co-owned and managed Clublife Entertainment Group LLC from 2002 to 2008 and served as vice president of A&R at Rough Knight Production LLC from 1996 to 2002. His career began at Nielsen Media Research in 1989 as a senior field representative, a position he held until 2019.
Throughout his career, Mr. Garner has been an active member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. His achievements include receiving three Circle of Excellence Awards from The Nielsen Company in 2017, 2018, and 2024; contributing to Nielsen’s Media Rating Council accreditation; receiving four national awards for outstanding performance as a senior field representative; and making significant contributions to the music industry through Rough Knight Production and Clublife Entertainment Group.
During his tenure in the music industry, Mr. Garner collaborated with major record companies such as Arista and D.A.R.P. to delve into the worlds of R&B and hip-hop. Mr. Garner’s creative endeavors include co-producing recording artist Ges featuring D-Dah on “Club Life” and serving as mix engineer for the Octave One album “Summers on Jupiter.”
In addition to his educational background, which includes a certification in electronic engineering technology from NEC, Mr. Garner attributes his success to an innate curiosity, passion for assisting others, and exceptional nurturing ability—qualities instilled by his mother’s example. His wife, recognizing the potential in his mentorship skills, played a pivotal role in co-founding Academy M Inc., which provides unique mentoring programs and encouragement for mentees to become mentors themselves.
Looking to the future, Mr. Garner hopes to serve on numerous boards across both non-profit and for-profit sectors. His overarching goal is to advocate for ethical and responsible technological development to ensure that advancements do not pose threats to humanity’s well-being. Through these roles, he aims to contribute significantly to the betterment of society by fostering a world where innovation is harnessed for collective benefit.
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