Dave’s story

I grew up in humble beginnings in Aberdeen, Washington and then lived most of my formative years tending farms in the Nisqually Valley near Lacey, Washington. In my post-secondary years, I received a two Bachelors Degrees from University of Washington in Seattle, WA in Industrial & Systems Engineering and believe it or not, the other in Philosophy. I have a Masters of Science in Engineering and Leadership from Purdue University.

I’ve spent my career in a variety of roles ranging from:

  • Lead Industrial Engineer

  • Rapid Prototype Aircraft Program Operations Manager

  • Senior Industry Assessment and Strategy Analyst

  • Founder and Principle Consultant

  • Business Process Engineer

  • Account Manager, Digital Manufacturing Business Unit Leader, and Director of Portfolio Management.

In my Philanthropy and Volunteer work I:

  • Hold a position on the Advisory Board of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Washington

  • I am an active member of the Rotary Club of Sumner and was Club President in 2021-2022,

  • I’ve facilitated numerous local non-profit strategic planning and operations improvement projects.

  • I’ve been an active member of a local non-profit serving Southern Africa for small business training and development and spent time in Malawi, Africa delivering training and learning from local business leaders.

I currently live in Lake Tapps, Washington with my lovely wife Michelle and two young children. I enjoy camping, backpacking, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, reading a variety of subjects, hosting outdoor dutch oven and cooking events, and generally enjoying the outdoors with friends, family, and community.