A lifelong entrepreneur and government contractor, David has been involved in leading a number of businesses over the years including engineering & construction, government services, real estate investing and management, publishing and education. Using these experiences he is an active business coach, mentor, and lends his expertise in business development and capture management to firms looking to expand in government contracting or grow their federal footprint. David is passionate about educating and empowering others with financial literacy education and personal empowerment and he’s grateful for the ongoing success of his latest book, The Financial Empowerment Handbook. He’s excited to engage with schools, institutions, and organizations nationwide to help individuals and communities reach a new level of prosperity.
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Founder And CeoFour Gifts PublishingAustin, Tx, Us
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Founder & PresidentFellgroup Sep 2006 - PresentAustin, Tx, UsPrime contractor for the United States Government with the stated mission: To enhance the wellbeing of people worldwide by sustainably developing infrastructure and empowering communities where we work.Completed various global design-build construction projects including hospital, multiple schools, library, airfield, warehouses, barracks, complete bases, and others, typically under challenging logistical and security conditions. Specializing in long term, indefinite delivery/quantity, type contracts: MATOC, IDIQ, JOC, etc. Clients have included USACE, USAID, Department of State, and others.Fellgroup prioritizes impact on all our global projects. As such we implement leading sustainability practices to improve project and team design in order to have the greatest local impact. We measure our impact globally and strive to reach more people through our efforts. David lead the team effort to create and implement Fellgroup's Sustainability Program and Sustainability Code of Conduct in order to fulfill our mission. -
Founder, Author, Financial Literacy AdvocateFour Gifts Publishing Jan 2022 - Present"The Financial Empowerment Handbook: The Comprehensive Guide to Financial Literacy and Personal Prosperity" was published December 10, 2023. #1 Best Seller on Amazon. #1 New Release in multiple categories. The goal for the book is to educate young people (high school, college, and beyond) on effective management of their own personal finances in order for them to achieve personal prosperity."Government Contract Coach: Winning and Performing Your First Government Contract" was released in paperback and e-book in September of 2022 to a warm reception. It received multiple #1 category best new release tags on Amazon and a #2 best category seller tag. Accolades aside, its purpose is to help aspiring small businesses and based on feedback received it seems to be offering much value to readers.
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Founder & PrincipalGovernment Contract Coach Jan 2019 - PresentHelping small businesses win and execute work with the US Government. Coaching early stage federal contractors to win and perform their first government contracts. -
Founder & PresidentMarigold Street Holdings Jan 2019 - PresentReal estate acquisitions, distressed properties, wholesale deals.Single family home renovations for resale or long term hold.Asset management for long term rental portfolio.
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MentorCapital Factory Jan 2024 - PresentAustin, Tx, UsMentoring early stage startups specifically with their entry into Government Contracting. -
Founder & DirectorDirect Action Aid Mar 2022 - PresentDirect Action Aid (DAA) was started immediately following the start of the war in Ukraine. Our first campaign supported Ukrainians effected by the war at home, including those internally displaced and refugees. We raised funds and bought and distributed food and sanitary items at border crossings and into the hardest hit areas in Ukraine. Ongoing efforts include local clothing collections and distributions to our brothers and sisters in Austin who are experiencing homelessness. Volunteer lead effort to deliver aid directly to those who need it most. 100% of donations go towards food, supplies, and other direct aid.
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MemberEntrepreneurs' Organization Mar 2012 - Jun 2023Alexandria, Va, UsFY 2017/18: Integration Expert - EO Central Region & GlobalFY 2016/17: XCentric Finance ChairFY 2015/16: Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Chair - EO AustinFY 2014/15: Integration Chair - EO AustinEntrepreneurs' Organization is a membership organization designed to engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow. EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. EO is a member-led organization and entry is by invitation only. -
FounderVezde Aug 2011 - Mar 2021Vezde specializes in remote monitoring and reporting for projects worldwide. The company name, Vezde, comes from the Russian word везде meaning everywhere and our mission is to give project stakeholders reliable eyes and verifiable data on projects everywhere in the world, regardless of distance between project location and home office. Vezde’s Remote Monitoring software as a service (SaaS) application is built to provide project managers, owners, clients and other project stakeholders, real-time, verifiable progress updates from field locations anywhere and everywhere in the world. -
Program ManagerMetag Construction & Trade Jul 2008 - Jan 2009Contract start up for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) throughout Afghanistan with maximum value of $600M.
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Project ManagerTfi-Metag Jv Ltd. Jun 2005 - Jul 2006Full life cycle management of $15M U.S Army Corps of Engineers Job Order Contract (JOC) throughout Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan.
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Engineering Program OfficerIom Jan 2005 - May 2005Geneva, ChProgram management of USAID funded engineering and construction grant for Southeast Afghanistan including more than 100 individual projects totaling more than $8M. Projects included new roads, clinics, schools, refurbishments, and water distribution networks throughout Paktya, Paktika, and Khost provinces. -
Engineering And Construction ManagerTfi International Nov 2003 - May 2004Engineering and construction management for U.S. Army and Air Force contracts in Central Asia. Design-Build construction projects on Karshi-Khanabad (K2) Airbase, Manas Airbase, and Bagram Airbase.
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Project ManagerInternational Rescue Committee Sep 2002 - Aug 2003New York, Ny, UsFull life cycle management of UNHCR funded shelter program assisting Afghan refugees return home. Facilitated the construction of 2,900 shelters in Nangahar Province, Eastern Afghanistan. -
Structural Engineer / Field RepresentativeKpff Consulting Engineers Oct 1999 - Jul 2002Engineering design and construction support for infrastructure and facilities in Southern California. Key projects included a $500M marine terminal renovation at the Port of Long Beach, pedestrian bridge at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, and United Airlines Cargo Facility at LAX.
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David Gatchell Education Details
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Purdue UniversityStructural Engineering -
Entrepreneurs Organization & MitEntrepreneurial Masters Program (Emp) -
The University Of Texas At AustinConstruction Engineering & Project Management (Cepm)
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