David Lancashire

David Lancashire serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Communication Department at Hope College. A Grand Rapids native, he has taught Media Production I at Hope since 2016, bringing decades of industry experience to the classroom. His office is located in the Martha Miller Center at 257 Columbia Avenue, Holland, MI 49423, and he can be reached at 616.395.7969.

Professor Lancashire began his career as an on-air host and story producer for the nationally syndicated PM Magazine in Huntington, West Virginia. He then spent 30 years at The Walt Disney Company as global production director, overseeing television commercials for Disney theme parks worldwide. His teaching emphasizes hands-on learning in camera work, lighting, sound technique, and Adobe Premiere editing.

His areas of expertise span media production, television production, advertising, and digital content creation. Professor Lancashire actively connects students with industry professionals to inspire their career development in media fields.

Professor Lancashire has received numerous industry accolades:

• Gold "Addy" award, American Advertising Federation (2010)
• Silver "Addy" award, American Advertising Federation (2010)
• Creativity International award (2010)
• Best of Show Mobius Award, Little Black Book (2004)
• London International Award (2004)

Beyond academia, he maintains a photography website and is an avid football fan, following both college and professional teams. His professional background provides students with valuable real-world insights into media production and advertising industries.