BORN/RAISED
Born in Portland, Oregon, and graduated from Parkrose High School in 1978. A Damascus resident for the past 14 years.
EDUCATION
- Parkrose High School
- Mt. Hood Community College: AA
- University of Oregon: BS
- Luke Center Pacific Program for Catalytic Leadership Graduate 2007
EXPERIENCE
- Commercial and Residential Real Estate Broker for Kohler Meyers O'Halloran in Gresham.
- Co-owner, with wife Diane of Pup Scrub Self Serve Pet Wash & All Natural Pet Foods that opened in February of 2003.
- Global Brand marketing manager for the Windsor Forestry Tool Division of Blount, Inc.
- Western US and Canadian sales manager for Windsor Forestry Tool Division of Blount, Inc.
CIVIC/COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
- Past President, Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association
- Past Board member of the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
- Past Board member of the Center for the Arts Foundation
- Past Board member of the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival
- Member of the Government Affairs Council of the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
- Past Board member of the Gresham Computer Recycling Center
- Past member of the Gresham City Council Advisory Committee on Transportation
- Past member of the Gresham City Council Advisory Committee on Police
- Member of the City of Gresham's Long Range Planning Committee for Historic Downtown and Civic Neighborhood
- Member of Gresham Barlow School District Key Communicators Committee
- Member of Gresham Barlow School District Long Range Facilities Committee
- Principal for a Day at Deep Creek Elementary 2007
- Read Across America participant Deep Creek Elementary 2008
- Member of the Council on Transportation Growth Management for the City of Gresham
- Participated in the East Metro Economic Alliance as a spokesperson for small business
- Participated in Mayors Historic Downtown Gresham Business Forum
- Junior Achievement in Class Advisor for Centennial High School and Centennial Learning Center
- Career Day speaker at Fir Ridge Alternative High School, Centennial Learning Center, and Springwater High School
- Founding member of the East County Cigar Club
PERSONAL
David has been married to Diane since 1988 and they have a very spoiled Keeshond puppy named Loki. They enjoy spending time together and wine tasting with friends.
VISION
We have the opportunity to build a Damascus that will encourage homesteading families and dynamic economic growth. We need to be respectful of our current residents and not only build a Damascus that works in the future but now as well. We can control density through city centers that promote pedestrian access and a balance of green space that promotes respect for our natural habitats. Damascus will be as mediocre as we allow it to be. Let's build a city that is a model for others that follow.
"Leadership is action not position. Taking action and helping others to do the same in a coordinated effort is the essence of leadership."