Dave’s journey has taken him through the world of public education as a teacher and elementary school principal and his journey has taken him through the world of church ministry.  It is a journey where he has traveled from childhood poverty to opportunity.  Most significantly it has been a journey to hope because of what Christ has done for him.

Dave earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern New Mexico University with majors in history and religion and his Master of Educational Administration degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville.  He completed additional studies at The University of Dayton, Indiana University of Continuing Studies, Kent State University, Youngstown State University, Kentucky Christian College, Eastern Christian College, and Ashland University.

In addition to being a public school teacher for seventeen years and an elementary school principal for ten years he has served throughout his life in various Christian ministries.  He has also had the opportunity to present messages and seminars in several states and his first book, A Yellow Raincoat & Other Memories, A Journey to Hope, was released in June 2008.

He and his wife, Darlene, live in the Wooster, Ohio area and enjoy the company of their adult children and having fun adventures with their grandchildren.