Dean Schwartz is actively involved in the footwear design and development process, focusing in part on product, market and consumer research, material, color insight and prototype specifications. In addition, he monitors and analyzes market and industry trends. Drawing on a background in advertising and retail merchandising, Dean is also responsible for business development, client relations, marketing and contracts. Dean graduated with a Liberal Arts degree from Colby College and he holds a postgraduate degree from Case Western Reserve.