He also garnered recognition for his civic contributions as a benefactor to the community by the California State Assembly in 2018.
CHINO, CA, June 07, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Matthew Jason McDavid has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. McDavid is a successful entrepreneur who owns and operates two thriving companies in Ontario, California. In 2012, after two years of creating an extensive business model and execution strategy, he established Purple Easel. Inspired after visiting his first paint-and-sip event while visiting friends in Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. McDavid sought to bring the newly formed industry to Southern California. Over the past decade, Purple Easel has become recognized as Southern California's largest paint and sip studio and America's most significant operating painting and sip studio by venue. Focusing on providing customers of all ages and skill levels with an entertaining and enjoyable experience, Purple Easel has become wildly successful.
Since its establishment, Purple Easel hosts approximately 1,500 events annually and entertains some 36,000 customers each year, and the company is still growing. Among various activities, Purple Easel hosts private and corporate events, birthday parties, girls' night out themed events, and more. Customers are also welcome to bring adult beverages with them as they paint. Moreover, Purple Easel hosts children's events privately or through their schools or other organizations. Looking toward the future, Mr. McDavid aims to expand Purple Easel nationwide and continue its mission to enrich lives through the joy of painting.
Besides his responsibilities managing his paint and sip business, Mr. McDavid has owned the Culebra Cigar Company since 2019. Located in the metropolitan area of the Inland Empire of Southern California, his premier cigar company was uniquely designed to offer an exclusive environment. Customers are welcome to come, cut, and light their fine cigars and enjoy a relaxing time with friends old and new.
Having found success from his strong belief in exceptional customer service, Mr. McDavid previously garnered expertise in various customer service and operations roles with shipping and retail organizations over the past 20 years. More recently, Mr. McDavid was the Southern California operations manager for The Babylon Bee from 2020 to 2021.
Invested in various civic initiatives that support his community, Mr. McDavid served as the chief executive for the Don Lugo Renaissance Foundation Inc. in Chino, California, from 2009 to 2012. The organization raised funds to support on-campus activities that encouraged and recognized student achievement at Don Antonio Lugo High School in Chino. Mr. McDavid is also a parishioner at the Christian Reformed Church and a founding member and treasurer of the Inland Empire Chestertonians since 2020. Furthermore, he is a member of the National Rifle Association.
Educated in La Mirada, California, Mr. McDavid acquired a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership, with honors, at Biola University in 2009. He also received credentials as a licensed amateur radio operator through KF6FDY in 1996.
Benchmarking his success, Mr. McDavid's company, Purple Easel, was voted the Best Paint and Sip Studio in Southern California in 2021 and 2022. He also garnered recognition for his civic contributions as a benefactor to the community by the California State Assembly in 2018.
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