Mr. Roberts was a co-founder of Arena Media Networks and has been a lifelong entrepreneur creating, strengthening and maintaining relationships. Early in his career he built a $16 million premium business that catered primarily to the cosmetic industry at Jaclyn Handbags.

Mr. Roberts left the premium industry and began a multi-million dollar importing company, Central Foundries, which specialized in cast iron products that pertain to plumbing supply companies throughout the eastern United States. In the process of developing Central Foundries the company spun off a regional advertising business, JR Advertising Communications that serviced his business and focused primarily on real estate companies, schools and religious organizations.

In 1995, David joined Triangle Systems, a leading architectural wood and metal company designing retail environments for well-known brands such as Federated Department Stores, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. In directing sales efforts at Triangle Systems, he was an integral part in growing the business from $15 million to well over $100 million in annual sales. In addition to leading that effort, Mr. Roberts personally developed and managed over $15 million annually.