Dave Dugan

Jim and Martha Dugan's boy- Dave- was born to be a comedian. A one-of-a-kind delivery accompanied by impeccable timing and imaginative comedy angles has led DAVE DUGAN down the path to NATIONAL TV APPEARANCES( DRY BAR COMEDY, HBO, COMEDY CENTRAL, ABC, FOX, HUCKABEE) and to RAVE REVIEWS from corporate event planners.
"Dave made me look good" is a common testimonial heard from planners who have trusted this highly-sought after comedian to engage their audiences, "and he is so easy to work with!"
An award-winning writer, Dave takes the time to customize humor for each performance to best fit each audience, group or corporation, sometimes kicking off the performance as AN IMPOSTOR. Being introduced as a so-called expert or a new hire in an upper management position with whacked out ideas or even portraying a desperate, pathetic competitor are just a few examples of Dave's successful approaches as an impostor. You help create the fake, yet believable bio and he'll play the role. The fun is watching the audience reactions as they try to 'figure this guy out." As one client stated, "It was as if you were a co-worker here for 20 years...months later, you are still the talk around the company!"
And about those TV appearances? Back when he shaved every two weeks whether he needed it or not, a young Dave headed to Los Angeles from Indiana and within a few months got his first break from the legendary DICK CLARK. Clark included the new Californian on one of his many nighttime music-driven shows on ABC. That led to multiple appearances on the then ratings-leading ARSENIO HALL SHOW and Dave instantly became a favorite at the World Famous COMEDY STORE IN HOLLYWOOD, a regular writer and contributor on the most popular morning radio show in the country (BOB AND TOM) and can be heard regularly on SIRIUS RADIO. Headlining at theaters and clubs all over the country, Dugan has made a lasting impression with his one-of-a-kind dry, everyman style.
It's the same natural style that led him to comedy in the first place. Although to hear Dave tell it, he had nowhere else to turn. "Born into a family of homebuilders, I quickly found that being handy is not necessarily hereditary." One summer he worked on construction jobs for his Dad and quickly found he was allergic to ....hard labor. "In some ways, I think I entered the world of comedy by default."
In addition to being a corporate comedian, keynote speaker and emcee in demand, Dave is the author of the presentation "LAUGHING YOUR WAY THROUGH LIFE." - This original, clean performance shows everyone how to find the humor in nearly every daily life situation, making it a perfect fit for any company, group or industry!
One more fun fact, Dave set a WORLD RECORD for number of laps driven around a roundabout (1001 laps!)...The quest helped raise thousands for cancer programs and services. At their annual fundraiser, the charitable organization presented Dave with an award to acknowledge his world record for charity. Dugan claims, ''it is the only award I have ever won, unless you count Honorable Mention for my 5th Grade science fair project----The Digestive System."

I received accolades that it was the best sales conference that we've ever had and I believe Dave was a big part of that. We look forward to having Dave return to a future event!" 
-John B ANTHEM Blue Cross and Blue Shield

We thoroughly enjoyed Dave Dugan's clean humor and uncanny ability to take our human nature and put it in such a way that each of us was able to laugh at ourselves. As we surveyed the hall of over 650 members we received nothing but positive responses about his presentation--- "Laughing Your Way Through Life" was a perfect choice for our group!" 
-Becky H.  Oakland Town Hall

" On behalf of McDonald's, thank you for a show that delivered exactly what we were looking for----a funny and relevant performance. You did a wonderful job of tying together comedy that was linked to the industry!    
-Jon R. --    McDonald's 

" A stellar performance! We had nothing but great feedback! Dave's ability to bring our company's quirks into his presentation and make finance funny isn't easy but he made it look easy. Dave is extremely funny and we booked him again for this year and we will again next year. He's become a given for our annual conference! And lastly his voice is phenomenal!"
-Susan F.    PNC Investments                                     

"Your integration of our business into your monologue was a stroke of sheer genius. I knew you had the group hooked when I saw both our vice president and our director of worldwide manufacturing leaning back in their seats with their knees drawn to their chest because they were laughing so hard!"
-Carolyn L.  -  Meritor

"Dave had us in stitches from start to finish.  The evening of comedy and caring went by so fast!    Dave is a class act!"            
-Mike H    American Red Cross

" Dave's performance was Spectacular! He was so funny and engaging. We would highly recommend him."
-Sasha V.    American Bar Association

"Dave Dugan's "Laughing Your Way Through Life" presentation was beyond expectation and just hilarious!  He is highly recommended!! "
-Karen T.    Saginaw Town Hall

"Exceptional humor!  Dave delivered a very funny routine customized to resonate with our employees. "
-Selita R.   Red Gold

For those who like to put an element of surprise into an event:
instead of introducing Dave as a comedian, consider bringing him on stage under the guise of an

IMPOSTOR: An expert in the field, a consultant, a new hire that just happens to be related to the CEO, ETC...

Dave has utilized this path on many occasions before launching into a comedy performance (once he confesses who he really is) …always with unpredictable and great results!

"The Impostor approach went over very well!  Being introduced as the new Vice-President of Marketing who just happened to be the CEO's brother-in-law was very convincing and months later is still the talk of the company!" 
-Jerry O. -The Odle, McGuire and Shook Corporation

"Dave was very, very entertaining as our keynote speaker. But first, we had him improvise as an imposter using our industry language which made it genuine, real and over the top hilarious!"

-John B. - Anthem

IN ADDITION TO HIS LONG LIST OF CREDITS 

as a keynote speaker and corporate comedian, Dave Dugan has extensive experience as a standout

EMCEE

"Dave's performance as emcee of our annual awards program greatly added to everyone's enjoyment of the day. Dave took the time to understand our organization, weaved in witty humor and even created an audio tribute for the founder of our company. His contributions really helped make our event a smashing success."
Janet C. | VP Marketing, Towne Properties

"The United States Grand Prix Ball was a HUGE success and we could not have done it without your fantastic humor and emcee skills, for this I truly thank you!"  Jordan B. President-Grand Prix Ball 

His deep, resonant voice is not only note-perfect for hosting, but is heard on numerous national commercials, documentaries and narrations heard worldwide.

A voice actor and the winner of several CLIO and ADDY Awards, you have likely heard Dave Dugan on national commercials for Disney, Miracle-Gro, Bacardi, Advance Auto, STIHL and Bass Pro(to name a few) and as a narrator for for racing features heard on Fox Sports , ABC, CBS, ESPN and NBCSN. The awards he has won for his voice work, are the only awards he has ever won....unless you count Honorable Mention for his 5th grade science fair project — "The Digestive System".