David, a serial entrepreneur, founder of Matthews LLC, is currently focused on the development of urban infill and community building in South Bend, Indiana and surrounding communities. Previous experiences include roles as a consultant to manufacturing companies as part of the Purdue University’s Indiana Technology Assistance Program and as a principal with DMTM Inc. He also worked as an Industrial Engineer with both the Walt Disney Corporation and the Department of Defense.David is an avid traveler with visits to over 40 countries, including attendance at multiple Olympic Games and international auto races. He previously attended the University of Bath, England, and earned a couple of Engineering degrees from Purdue University. David is a board member at: The South Bend Kroc, South Bend Museum of Art, BOMA Michiana, Venue Parks & Arts Foundation, and the Northern Indiana Small Business Development Center. He served past roles on the board of the South Bend Symphony, Fire Arts, Seitz & Sounds, River Lights Music Festival, Good Shepherd Montessori School, and the Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI).Specialties: Project management, negotiations, contract management, process improvement, operations, technology implementation, real estate development