He’s been recognized by Advertising Age magazine with the “Newspaper Marketer of the Year” award. He’s been honored as one of Graphic Design USA’s “50 People to Watch.” The Puget Sound Business Journal recognized him as one of Washington’s “40-under-40,” among the top business leaders in the Northwest. A noted public speaker and guest lecturer, he has presented at Harvard Medical Center and published in Brandweek, HOW Magazine, Communication Arts and Marketing.

David began his career as a copywriter for Brandt Advertising before moving to broadcast media at Surrey Broadcasting. His interest in consumer marketing and media led him to Radio Hauraki in Auckland, New Zealand where he worked as a marketing consultant with the PRISM Group while also playing rugby for Otahuhu Rugby Club.

David served as President of Marketing Communication Executives International (MCEI), and has served on the boards of The Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center-Business Alliance, The Friends of Children’s Hospital and The Ronald McDonald House Charities. An avid surfer, he and his family enjoy spending time at the Oregon coast.