A resident of Manatee County for over 55 years, David graduated from Manatee High School, Manatee Junior College (now State College of Florida), and the University of South Florida (Go Bulls!), where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Licensed as a CPA in the State of Florida, David spent several years with a large local CPA firm preparing individual and business returns for a wide variety of taxpayers before starting his own practice in 2016.
David is a veteran of the US Army, where he served in Europe and Southwest Asia from 1986 to 1992. He is a member of the American Legion and remains very active in his faith community, serving in various capacities.
Currently serving as Treasurer on the Executive Board of Directors for Manatee Children's Services (a position he has held since 2009), David is also active on the Leadership Manatee Board of Governors and is a past board member of Junior Leadership Manatee. He is a graduate of the Leadership Manatee program.
David holds current membership in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA Gulf Coast Chapter), the American Institute of Certified College Financial Consultants, and the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)
Active member in good standing with the national professional organization for licensed CPAs.
Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) — Gulf Coast Chapter
Active member of the state CPA association and its Gulf Coast regional chapter.
American Institute of Certified College Financial Consultants
Member of the national organization focused on college financial planning and consulting.
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
Active member of the local business community organization supporting growth in Manatee County.
Manatee Children's Services — Board Treasurer
Serving as Executive Board Treasurer since 2009, providing financial oversight for this community nonprofit.
Leadership Manatee — Board of Governors
Graduate of the Leadership Manatee program and active member of its Board of Governors.
American Legion
Active member of the American Legion, honoring his service in the US Army from 1986 to 1992.