The owner of Affinity Marketing & Printing is Gabriel Castaneda – an experienced marketing professional with over 15 years of experience.

In achieving his goal of owning his own firm, Gabe acquired considerable educational, work and community service experience.

In addition to an advertising professional, Gabe is also a lawyer obtaining both a law degree and an MBA to help him better manage his company.

• Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management
• Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law
• Master of Business Administration from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird)

With over 15 years of experience, Gabe has partnered with Fortune 500 corporations to produce successful, integrated marketing communications campaigns. Gabe is also an adjunct professor of strategic marketing communications at the University of Minnesota School of Journalism.

Gabe’s commitment to his corporate clients is only matched by his passion for public service. Gabe volunteers on various boards, conducts pro-bono legal work, and proudly offers his "Commitment to Public Service" program to nonprofit organizations needing marketing communication help. Here are some examples of his community involvement:

• Past President and Board Member of the Advertising Federation of Minnesota
• Past President and Board Member of the Tour Minnesota Association
• Past Board member of the Minnesota Minority Supplier Development Council
• Appointed by Governor Pawlenty to serve on the Explore Minnesota Tourism Board - 4 year term
• Past James J. Hill Advisory Council Member