faculty

Expertise 

Project design, organizational strategy, individual leadership development, team formation and culture development, emotional intelligence

Experience

After graduating from the United States Military Academy, David’s military career began with leading small infantry units in Germany and culminated in leading an organization chartered to develop, deliver, and sustain worldwide combat forces management software.  He served as a follower and leader at many organizational levels across a broad range of assignments.  Upon retirement from the Army, Dave established a project management and leadership development consulting firm.  In this capacity, he continues to serve the Army as a senior project system engineer consultant and leadership coach.  Dave’s formal training as a leadership coach enabled him to create new internal thinking models about leadership development and growth. He has applied this training as a certified coach within the Army Coaching Program – an individualized program that provides feedback on Soldiers’ careers and helps them achieve their goals. Dave establishes a whole-person approach founded upon fundamental character truths. He trains teams to identify and commit to values and actions that support individual and organizational success.

Publications/Awards

During his career, Dave has earned multiple military achievement and service awards. Dave earned a Bronze Star (Service) medal in 2009 for creating a coalition information infrastructure in southern Afghanistan.  Upon retirement, Dave was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptional service.  David is also a certified Project Management Professional.

Education

Master of Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, PA,
Master Manufacturing Systems Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC,
BS, Mechanical Engineering, United States Military Academy, West Point NY
Executive Leadership Coach Certificate, Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Organizations

Kiwanis Club of Auburn / Red Cross Volunteer
Veteran Ambassador, The Greatest Generations Foundation

Personal

Dave is a competitive pickleball player and general outdoor enthusiast.  He travels regionally to compete in singles and doubles pickleball events.  He has been married for 35 years to his wife Teresa, they have three daughters.