# Emily Rex

> Emily Rex is the San Diego-based co-founder and CEO of DEPARTURE, with responsibilities spanning brand strategy, business development, operations and client relationships. Her public work includes nonprofit board service, co-chairing Girl Scouts San Diego’s 2024 Urban Campout and announcing the launch of AI business venture Ontix.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at DEPARTURE
- **Organizations:** DEPARTURE, Ontix, Girl Scouts San Diego, San Diego Rotary, San Diego Police Foundation, Gaslamp Quarter Association
- **Education:** Baylor University
- **Known for:** Co-founded and leads DEPARTURE., Co-chaired the 2024 Urban Campout, which raised $492,849 for Girl Scouts San Diego programs; this is an event-wide result., Named a 2023 Silver Soirée honorary chair with David Rex.

## Career timeline

- **2008** — Named as a Departure principal in the announcement of the Ivy Hotel branding account.
- **2013-2015** — Listed on the Gaslamp Quarter Association board.
- **2017** — Joined the San Diego Police Foundation board, according to its 2023 recognition.
- **2019** — Moderated ACG San Diego’s panel on aligning marketing and sales through data.
- **2023** — Named a Silver Soirée honorary chair alongside David Rex; identified as Police Foundation board secretary.
- **2024** — Co-chaired Girl Scouts San Diego’s Urban Campout with Perette Godwin; identified as GSSD board vice chair.
- **—** — Announced the launch of Ontix following demand for DEPARTURE to lead AI initiatives.

## Achievements

- Co-founded and leads DEPARTURE.
- Co-chaired the 2024 Urban Campout, which raised $492,849 for Girl Scouts San Diego programs; this is an event-wide result.
- Named a 2023 Silver Soirée honorary chair with David Rex.
- Recognized as a finalist in San Diego Magazine’s Celebrating Women Awards in Girl Scouts San Diego’s 2024 year-end account.

## Latest updates

- **—** — Announced the launch of Ontix, explaining that growing AI demand at DEPARTURE called for a dedicated company.
- **2024-09** — Co-chaired Urban Campout: Fortune Favors the Bold for Girl Scouts San Diego.

## Links

- Website: https://dptr.co/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyrex

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Last updated: 2026-10-25