Dave is a nationally recognized leader in marketing, communications, and corporate social responsibility, with professional experience in the hospitality, technology, finance, and nonprofit industries. He was named the 2017 Orlando Sentinel “Central Floridian of the Year” for his humanitarian efforts. He served as a local delegate to the United Nations and on the United States Global Leadership Coalition. Dave served as an Advisory Board Member for Issue Voter, an innovative, non-partisan online nonprofit platform with a mission to give everyone a voice in our democracy. Dave is a named contributor to Newsweek, Forbes, The Hill, Disrupt Magazine, and Orlando Sentinel. Additionally, he was named to the Google Refresh think tank on the use of artificial intelligence in food systems. Dave was a finalist for the Fast Company, “2018 World Changing Ideas Awards”. In 2008, Dave hiked the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. He's been featured in Forbes, Philanthropy Today, Fast Company, Orlando Sentinel, Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, Tastemade, and many other leading media outlets. Dave is also a passionate food scene influencer and serves as a board member for Orlando Hospitality Alliance. Dave is also a determined athlete, and currently competes in United States Strongman in the Masters division.