Dave holds a B.A. from California Lutheran University, an M-Div. from the Iliff School of Theology, and a doctorate in Spiritual Disciplines, Wellness and Environmental Concerns from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
He currently serves as President and CEO of the WHALE Center, a member of the UNEP Major Stakeholders Group, UNWTO Affiliate, host of the Blue Community Sustainable Tourism Observatory, and organization with Special Consultative status at the United Nations.
Dave is a PM4SD Certified Practitioner, and Managing Director of the Blue Community Consortium. He served two terms on the Board of Directors of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, and currently is on the board of directors for the Florida Society of Ethical Ecotourism.