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Lawrence Daufenbach

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Executive Director | Founder at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Lawrence Daufenbach is a Chicago-based entrepreneur who founded Daufenbach Camera, a premier rental house for the film industry. A Columbia College Chicago alumnus, he now leads the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, focusing on revitalizing the historic 1911 theater and promoting the arts.

Driven by a passion for the intersection of faith and beauty, Lawrence is dedicated to the arts and cultural engagement. He actively works to create spaces and productions that allow people to encounter goodness and truth through artistic expression, a mission he shares with his wife.

He is the creator of "Dante 360, " an original, multi-sensory theatrical production that explores Dantes Divine Comedy.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Executive Director | Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How Lawrence shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Consensus Focused
Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics Lawrence cares about

Arts Revitalization
Leading a multi-million dollar renovation and revitalization of Chicago's historic 1911 Athenaeum Theatre to restore its mission of artistic, intellectual, and spiritual connection.
Chicago Film Industry
Founded Daufenbach Camera to serve local filmmakers and has been recognized in Newcity's "Film 50" as a key player in Chicago's film community.
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Career

Work history

11-2020
Executive Director | Founder
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
11-2020
Business Owner
Daufenbach Camera
5-2009 - 11-2020
Chief Executive Officer
Daufenbach Camera
2005 - 2011
Camera Assistant
Freelance
8-2004 - 11-2020
Director of Photography
Freelance
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2004 - 2008
BA
Columbia College Chicago
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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