After serving in the Navy as an Information Technology Specialist (ITS), Dave became a member of an elite group, known as, Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit (MIUW). Embracing this privilege and special disciplines, he developed an appreciation for team effectiveness, esprit de corps, and combat readiness. While developing a professional career as a Semiconductor Process Engineer and IT Systems Engineer, he also served 23 years with a National Service Organization, the latter (9 yrs.) as a National Field Representative and Club/District Officer Trainer. While serving on the Executive National Training Counsel (4 yrs.), he authored 2 Training Syllabus for Club and District Officer Training, speaking numerously at District and National Conventions. Later Dave would become owner/manager of a Training Franchise, facilitating as a Corporate Management Development Trainer, his company Applied Management Resources (AMR) was a franchisee of Leadership Management. Inc. LLC.He received his CCW in 1998 and enjoyed recreational shooting. Some years later, resulting from an incident at his Church, they began and developed a Security Team which from its inception he continues to be a member today. With his past training experience, he began with a fervor to invest in upgrading and certifying his Defensive skills, obtaining Training Certifications in multiple disciplines from several organizations. That’s when he founded CSI, Certified Self-Defense Instruction, teaching Firearms Safety, Defensive Shooting, Conceal Carry & Home Defense, and, undertaking the mission to make a difference regarding Deadly Force Incidents, Situational Awareness, and Defensive Personal Protection in Faith-Based Organizations. He is presently developing a Conflict Avoidance, Intervention and Resolution (AIR-D) course with an emphasis on the De-Escalation and Defense of unavoidable violent encounters. Curtailing the growing domestic terrorist threat currently on the rise today.

Defensive Firearms Training and Related Experience:2014 - USCCA Training Counselor/Certified Instructor; Basic Pistol. Concealed Carry, Home Defense, Countering the Mass Shooter Threat, Defensive Shooting, Women's Handgun and Self Defense, Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, 2011 - NRA Certified Instructor; Pistol, Rifle, Personal Protection In the Home, Personal Protection Outside the Home, Refuse To Be A Victim, RSO, Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO), NRA Pistol Marksmanship Simulator, NLT-SIRT Affiliate Instructor, LASR - Laser Affiliate Instructor, AZDPS - Lic. Security Guard Firearms Instructor, Sig Sauer Academy - Law Enforcement ArmorerIALEFI Member - Intl. Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors.Front Sight Heritage Member - Front Sight Firearms Training Institute.Israeli Military Industries Academy - Active Shooter and Counter-Terrorism: prevention and response to terrorism, tactical shooting, close-quarter combat (Krav Maga).Strategos International L.L.C. - Church Security and Intruder Awareness Training.Cornerstone Baptist Church - Church Security (11 yrs.), Past Trustee, JEM, HOPE, Choir, Kids Club. Owner/Chief Trainer - Applied Management Resources - Corp. Mgmt. Training - LMI/SMI Franchisee. Professional Technology Experience:Senior Systems Engineer - MCSE. CNE, NCIP, CCNA - Computer Fitness Center, ACS/Xerox, AZComputers, RHI Consulting, Carollo Engineers.President/Owner/Chief Engineer - E.D.E.Associates/Consulting.Northern California Division Manager - RF Associates.Senior Process Engineer - HMC/Millis Corp., Wiltron Corp. Div. Anritsu America, Teledyne MW Inc., ATI/Litton/Northrop Grumman.MISSION STATEMENT: My commitment to a Win/Win Philosophy, endeavors excellence in honesty, performance, and attitude towards producing effective results for my clients.