David was exposed to the automotive industry early in his life, being third generation to a family run chain specializing in tire and mechanical services in Iowa. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Cal State Fresno, David immediately went to work for Goodyear Tire and Rubber as a Sales Manager. His ties to his family business did not stray very far though, with David coming back into operations as General Manager emphasizing in Sales, Marketing and Acquisitions. David joined Akzo Nobel in 2003 as a Business Development Manager after spending six years working in Silicon Valley as Controller of a chemical and plastics distributor. David currently provides consulting services to collision repair shops in the western United States as well as facilitating seminars and performance group meetings throughout the country. David brings a wealth of business experience to the table, focusing on sales and financial management to create maximized profitability.