Dave also has served as a volunteer consultant for the International Network of Children’s Ministries for 5 years in several areas of ongoing ministry leadership and planning. Dave led the INCM board and staff in developing their first strategic plan.

Dave served as an Elder and in direct ministry leadership at Grace Community Church in Sandy, Utah. In addition to his elder responsibilities Dave and his wife, Joy, also served as the Directors of Children’s ministries.

Dave serves as the President of "Keep the Dream Alive" which focuses on giving hope in Christ to kids that are struggling.

Business Leadership:   Dave started his career with Hershey Foods Corporation and during his 16 year tenure there completed a Bachelor program at Eastern College in Organizational Management.   

Dave worked his first 8 years at Hershey Corporation in Information Systems as the System’s Administrator for Hershey’s Chocolate World. He then transferred into Purchasing and Production Planning for Hershey’s Gift Catalog and became a key manager involved with all aspects of the business with a heavy emphasis in strategic planning. Dave gained additional business training in programs such as Creative Problem Solving, Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Process Management, and Targeted Selection.

After 16 successful years with Hershey, including 5 years of higher-level management, under his strategic planning approach his department saw 30% or greater growth.  

Dave left his management position at Hershey in 2002 and became a business partner with Jaxxi Products and Design in Draper, Utah. As a business co-owner for a small developing company Dave was responsible for all aspects of the management and strategic planning. During his 5 years in management with Jaxxi the company’s annual revenue grew from $1.2 MM to $8 MM and under Dave’s leadership he created a highly effective business infrastructure.

Family:   Dave’s wife, Joy, is a registered nurse and works in the emergency room nurse at South Jordan Hospital. Dave is a 2nd Lieutenant as a Senior Member for Civil Air Patrol in Draper which is an auxiliary to the United States Air force.  Dave and Joy have two children and their family enjoys skiing, hiking, camping and other outdoor activities.