David Atchison Email & Phone Number

David Atchison is a Founder at PoulTree. Colleagues describe them as "David is an great team oriented guy and is a pleasure to work with. He has a great ability to take a complex problem, apply how it fits into the big picture and then break the complex problem down into key managable and understandable parts. He is a very hard, steady and creative worker and is always dependable. I would hire him if I had a position for him in a heartbeat.", "Dave is one of those individuals that makes coming to the office in the morning more enjoyable, merely by his presence and positive attitude. He possesses a unique talent for connecting with the people around him, be it his colleagues or clients. He is able to bring enthusiasm to the work environment, while simultaneously creating the structure the office needs. This duality allows him to excel at any project he is engaged in. Dave's exceptional abilities shine through, either when working as part of a team, being the strategic leader, or in more autonomous projects. His abilities are both productive and rewarding. I have had the privilege to work with Dave for a few years and his analytics expertise was essential to the success of our projects. Dave went on to successfully build an entire marketing team from the ground up. This new business performed far above company projections and further demonstrates Dave's abilities as a leader and business strategist. Dave is also an excellent mentor to those around him. I have had the opportunity to witness his interaction with his team during analytical and marketing discussions. In addition to his exceptional personal skills, Dave also has a precise eye for accuracy and detail, both on the micro and macro levels. He is one of those unique talents with business acumen, analytical abilities, customer insight, technical knowhow, strong leadership, and interpersonal relations. He is a dynamic thinker, who can put himself in the mindset of the customer and the business owner. Dave will no doubt be a huge asset to any team that he is a part of, and I would highly recommend him.", and "Dave exemplifies the best combination of core consulting skills and executional leadership. We worked closely on a couple of projects and I was really impressed with his strategic insights and analytical rigor. Dave was also very easy to get along with and my team enjoyed our formal and informal sessions. He is a natural leader and I recommend him without hesitation."

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  Princeton University

  Operations Research & Financial Engineering