Following graduation from The University of Houston in 1972, Dave married his college sweetheart, Sharon, and began his career as a football coach in Houston. He discovered his heart was to influence young men's lives as a friend rather than as an authority figure. He joined the Young Life staff. After 13 years in Houston, he directed Young Life Austin and later served in Costa Rica 5 years. After 29 years, Dave left Young Life to minister to businessmen through The Gathering of Men. Currently he acts as a mentor to men in Texas and serves as a mentor and friend to missionaries in Latin America through Kingdom Calling Ministries. His family is his joy. Each grandchild has him wrapped around his or her fingers. His kids, Kayla and Aaron, learned how to do that at a young age and are now passing that skill on to their spouses. Dave loves to play golf and even finds he encourages his playing partners, because almost everyone beats him. Dave is an artist and loves to paint God's creation. God's creativity and beauty enthrall him and inspire him as an artist.