About The Cottonwood Collective

David is an Executive Coach, Organizational Development Consultant, and Retreat Facilitator with a natural gift for creating environments where people feel safe to engage, explore, and grow. Whether he's working with co-founders, a small leadership team, or an organization of thousands, he brings calm, clarity, and connection to every room he enters.

His work centers on the space between vision and action — helping leaders assess what's working, align strategy with purpose, and build the capacity to move forward together. As a Kolbe Certified Consultant, David brings particular depth to team dynamics, helping individuals understand their instincts and strengths in service of a stronger collective.

David began his career leading large nonprofit organizations, ultimately overseeing more than $125 million in assets across multiple community-serving subsidiaries. In 2020 he launched The Cottonwood Collective, bringing that leadership experience to a wide range of clients — from early-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies.

He's at his best in the hard moments: assessing organizational health, developing strategic roadmaps, preparing senior leaders for critical conversations, and guiding teams through change. What stays consistent across all of it is his ability to bring people together around a shared purpose and move them forward with intention.

Outside of work, you'll find him off the grid with his family, lost in a good book, or deep into his annual January challenge — recent pursuits include tennis, knitting, and coffee roasting.