David is a seasoned Executive Coach, Organizational Development Consultant, and Retreat Facilitator with a natural gift for creating inclusive, non-threatening environments where people feel safe to engage, explore, and grow. Whether he's working with co-founders, guiding a small group, or supporting a team of thousands, David brings calm, clarity, and connection to every space he enters.
David’s work centers on organizational health and intentional growth. He partners with leaders to assess systems, align strategy with purpose, and design interventions that build capacity and connection across every level of an organization. A Kolbe Certified Consultant, he brings depth to team dynamics work, helping individuals understand and leverage their unique strengths in service of a stronger collective.
David began his career leading large nonprofit organizations, lastly overseeing more than $125 million in assets and multiple community-serving subsidiaries. In 2020, he launched a new chapter as an Organizational Development Consultant and Executive Coach, working with a diverse range of clients—from scrappy startups to Fortune 100 companies.
At the core of his work is a powerful ability to bridge vision with action. Whether assessing organizational needs, developing strategic roadmaps, scripting senior leaders for critical conversations or leading organizations through change initiatives, David brings people together around a shared purpose and guides them forward with intention.
Outside of work, you’ll find him off the grid with his family, lost in a great book, or diving into his annual January challenge of learning something new—recent pursuits include tennis, knitting, and woodturning.
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