Dave has served as the Executive Director of R3 Development for 5 years. R3 is a non-profit organization serving East St. Louis, IL through youth employment and housing development. Prior to joining R3 in 2018, Dave served as a pastor in North St. Louis County for 10 years where he was active in community service and development. From pastoring to implementing school programs to serving as a police chaplain, Dave and his family spent 10 years investing in the St. Louis communities of Ferguson, Florissant & Hazelwood. Dave also was a restaurant manager for 8 years, spent 5 years as a middle and high school teacher and coach, and has many years of experience in construction through home rehab and real estate investment. Dave and his wife, Danielle, have been married for 18 years and have 4 kids, 2 biological and 2 adopted out of foster care. Dave has a deep passion for the marginalized of society and wants to be a part of the change to bring racial healing and justice to our city.