Garrett Dobbertin is a dynamic and ambitious student at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he is pursuing his marketing degree with a passion for creativity and innovation. Having transferred to Whitewater in Fall 2024, he quickly made his mark as an active member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter. Last semester, he achieved several first-place finishes in AMA sales competitions and represented Whitewater’s sales team at the NISC 2024 competition in Rhode Island, where he earned second place in the Perfect Pitch competition and was a finalist in the Role Play competition. In Spring 2025, he will take on leadership roles as Vice President of Training for the sales team and Vice President of Video Edits for the content team, where he hopes to inspire creativity and growth among his peers.

Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Garrett brings a wealth of professional experience to his role in AMA. With a background in video production, photography, and digital marketing, he has collaborated with organizations such as Northwestern Mutual and the NFL, as well as filmed extreme sports content in Northern California. A lover of art and adventure, he has lived in Phoenix, Arizona, and explored coastal and urban cultures across the U.S. When he’s not leading his teams or competing in sales, he enjoys traveling, surfing, rock climbing, skateboarding, and creating through film photography, drawing, and painting. His diverse experiences and enthusiasm for collaboration fuel his commitment to elevating AMA and helping others achieve their creative potential.