A highly accomplished executive with a wealth of experience in workforce development, government relations, Veteran employment initiatives and apprenticeship programs. With a distinguished career spanning over several decades, Dave has made significant contributions to the transportation, distribution, and logistics sectors, as well as the financial, information security, and artificial intelligence segments.As a designated Industry Subject Matter Expert in Registered Apprenticeship he has successfully created and implemented national Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs), offering comprehensive guidelines to associations, educators, and employers within the supply chain. Through his efforts, he has created and managed 23 National Program Standards of Apprenticeship, benefiting over 22,000 apprentices.Dave maintains strong relationships with various government entities, including the Department of Labor ETA OA, policy organizations, White House Task Forces, and the Department of Transportation Policy DAS. He engages in consistent communication and provides valuable insights to shape policies and strategies.Additionally serves on the Board of Directors for the Minority Professional Truckers Association as well as the Next Generation in Trucking AssociationPrior to his role at FASTPORT, Inc., Dave served as the Human Resources Manager and Military Program Director at J.B. Hunt. During his tenure, he established a national DOL Apprenticeship Program, implemented on-the-job training for Veterans entering the transportation industry. Dave's dedication to hiring and supporting Veterans led to the creation of Hunt's Heroes program hiring 10,000 Veterans by 2020.Before his career in the private sector, Dave served as a U.S. Army Infantry Soldier and Career Counselor. He provided guidance and resources to hundreds of soldiers transitioning from military service and demonstrated exemplary leadership as an Infantry Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant during major military operations.Dave holds a Bachelor's degree from Austin Peay State University, and his diverse background in human resources, operations management, and military service has equipped him with a unique skill set that he leverages to drive positive change and make a lasting impact in workforce development and apprenticeship programs.