Dave has worked in the construction field for most of his life. Dave helped run a family concrete business and lived for two years in South America while doing infrastructure work in the Peace Corp. Dave has worked in construction management for the past 40 years, managing residential and commercial construction projects.

Dave has a BS degree in Construction Administration from Southern Illinois University–Carbondale. Dave currently lives in La Grange IL with his wife Patricia and they have two children. He also loves spending time outdoors hiking, camping, canoeing and fishing.