Dave brings a holistic view of the hospitality industry to his role at Kingfisher with over 25+ years of experience in the hospitality industry managing sales and customer experience teams for data analytic and advertising companies, hotels, and restaurants. His career is highlighted by roles at the Maryland Office of Tourism as the Deputy/Acting Director (an appointee of Governor Robert Ehrlich), Orbitz Worldwide as Director of Global DMO and Supplier Marketing Strategy, and Vice President, Tourism and Hospitality Division at ADARA. 

Prior to co-founding kingfisher, Dave was one of the original leaders and the Chief Revenue Officer of Zartico. There he led the revenue optimization strategy, enhanced the customer experience, business analytics, forecasting, budgeting, monitored the sales performance and assisted other departments with operations, corporate development, marketing, and revenue management.

Dave, his wife, and three boys reside in Ocean City, Maryland. They enjoy beach life, fishing, golfing, and skiing. Dave volunteers his time with local recreation sports as a Coach/Board Member and to High School Sports as a Booster and volunteer.