Ralph Lenac

After graduating from Art Center College of Design, Ralph began his career with Compton Advertising in L.A. Later he joined Cochrane Chase, Livingston in Orange County and helped build that agency from 6 to 50 people. He worked on all of their major accounts. In 1973, Ralph co-founded LWS with Dave Warford and Don Stone. Ralph has won numerous national and international advertising awards throughout his career.

Dave Warford

Dave started his career on the client side as Advertising Manager. He then moved to Orange County to join Cochrane Chase, Livingston to handle account management and public relations duties on all major accounts. Dave was one of the original 6 that built that agency into the largest independent agency in OC. He co-founded LWS in 1973. Dave received his degree from Cal State University at Los Angeles.

Don Stone

Don graduated from Art Center College of Design and began his career with Grey Advertising in L.A. He then joined Cochrane Chase, Livingston as an Art Director and worked on major accounts. In 1973, Don co-founded LWS. He has won major awards from the Ad Club of New York, New York Art Directors/Copy Club, L.A. Art Directors Club, Hollywood Radio & Television Society, Society of Illustrators, American Ad Federation, Communication Arts Magazine and Graphis Magazine International. In addition, Don is a world-class cartoonist.

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