About Brannans

David Brannans, Founder

No one will work harder for you. With more than 18 years of hands-on experience, David Clements is well known and highly regarded in the domain name industry as a consultant and sought-after speaker for international conferences and trade shows. As founder of Brannans.com, David specializes in premium domain name assets – acting as a principle buy-side and sell-side broker on six, seven, and eight-figure domain transactions worldwide to help his clients capture real value.

As a serial entrepreneur himself, David has built multiple successful business brands on premium generic domains, including Cheesecake.com and Batteries.com, among others. David received his bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Kennesaw State University. An accomplished student, his academic credentials include: Presidential Fellows, President Tri-Beta Biology Honors Society, President Golden Key Honors Society, Student Government Senator, NASA Fellows, Merck Scholar Research Project, Dean’s List, and President’s List.

David has traveled extensively, including: Canada, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, The Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, Czech Republic, Belgium, Australia, and across the Caribbean. He is a volunteer scuba diver at the Georgia Aquarium and lives in Alpharetta, Georgia, with his wife and 2 daughters.

John Daly, Managing Director

John Daly is a veteran in domain name brokerage, sales leadership, and cybersecurity, with over 20 years of experience. As a former Director at Neustar, a publicly traded company, John led a team of two managers and fifteen sales representatives, spearheading key projects that drove growth in the cybersecurity sector. His career includes over a decade in cybersecurity, working with companies like UltraDNS and Savision, where he played a pivotal role in safeguarding enterprise clients.

John’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish his own business, focusing on website design, SEO, and domain name brokerage. Over the years, he has brokered eight figures’ worth of domain name sales, including premium domains such as Neon.com, League.com, Shield.com, Cybersecurity.com, and Releases.com. His clients include industry giants like Expedia, Palantir, and E*Trade, who trust John for his deep market insight and tailored digital strategies.

Known for his leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to forge long-term client relationships, John continues to deliver exceptional value, staying ahead of industry trends and emerging opportunities.

Jeff Gawlinski, Domain Broker

As a seasoned Domain Broker at Brannans, Jeff specializes in the acquisition and sale of ultra-premium .com domain names. With over 15 years of experience as a C-level Sales Consultant, Jeff has a deep understanding of online assets, particularly in domain acquisition for leading corporations. His expertise spans across various industries, including financial services and digital marketing, drawing from his tenure at companies like GoDaddy and JPMorgan.

At Brannans, Jeff works closely with high-net-worth individuals, venture capital firms, and stakeholders to broker multi-million-dollar domain transactions. His success is driven by a strategic approach to domain valuation and client relations, generating over $2.4 million in annual sales throughout his career. Prior to Brannans, Jeff contributed to GoDaddy’s success by managing high-dollar domain transactions and building key relationships within the domain aftermarket industry.

Driven by a deep passion for culture, Jeff has embarked on thrilling journeys across the globe, immersing himself in the vibrant landscapes of Canada, Mexico, Italy, the United Kingdom, Egypt, Spain, and the Caribbean. Now, Jeff has settled in Gilbert, Arizona, where he shares his love for exploration with his wife and three children.

Cristina Dovan, Business Development Manager

With over 8 years of experience in sales and client acquisition, Cristina has a proven track record in driving revenue growth and building strong client relationships.

Since joining Brannans in November 2022, she has successfully increased client engagement by 35% and closed 20% more deals through tailored sales strategies.

Cristina brings expertise in market analysis, negotiation and sales process management, and is multilingual (Romanian, Italian and English), enhancing her ability to serve diverse markets. She is currently pursuing certifications in CompTIA and Salesforce.

Mike Bowden, IT Support and Project Manager

As well as providing all network support for Brannans and our clients, Mike Bowden is the owner, project manager and all-around knower-of-techy-things at On Budget Services. His work now has fulfilled a life-long dream – he started his love affair with computers at the age of 6 and built his first website at 10!

When he isn’t busy making our website amazing and fixing broken things, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and he sometimes teaches privately or through his children’s homeschooling co-op. Mike has taught various subjects, including virtual reality, micro-computers, and basic programming concepts.

Selina Kausar, Marketing Manager

Selina brings a wealth of experience in helping startups and founders build, grow and leverage their digital presence to Brannans, where she is responsible for all content and marketing initiatives. Alongside helping Brannans become the go-to brokerage for premium domain names, Selina is an accomplished writer and also runs her own communications consultancy for small businesses across the US and UK.

Originally from Birmingham, England, she studied at both the University of Birmingham and the University of Southern California, earning one Bachelors degree and two Masters degrees in total. She now resides in Beverly Hills, CA.

For any press enquiries or publication opportunities for Brannans or founder David Clements, please email Selina@Brannans.com.