David's professional career began with the Medical Center Guesthouse of America, developing interim stay facilities for patients and their families in major medical centers. From there he went on to be General Manager of Murdock Pharmaceuticals, a division of Nature's Way. His business experiences soon led him to the public capital markets and positions with Prudential Securities and Komet Asset Management managing private pools focused on long/short equity, direct lending and equity real estate investments. His current active projects reflect his deep interest in the sustainability conversation for the built environment, including age in place housing , commercial buildings and controlled environment agriculture.

The father of four children, David is also active in the community including past and present leadership roles in the following organizations:

• The San Antonio Area Foundation

• Downtown Rotary Club of San Antonio

• The Eleanor Kolitz Academy

• San Antonio Jewish Federation

• Congregation Rodfei Sholom

• Camp Ramah in the Rockies

• Jewish Community Center of San Antonio

Education

Tufts University; Bachelor of Arts International relations, magna cum laude

University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany; Coursework in German language, politics, literature and history

University de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, Pau, France: Coursework in French language

Harvard University; Graduate Certificate in Green Building and Community Sustainability

Certified Passive House Consultant

Columbia University School of Engineering; Certificate Candidate in Construction Project Management

Permaculture Education Center; Permaculture Design Certificate

Association for Preservation Technology; Tile Vaults Workshop

Auroville Earth Institute; Vault and Dome Design and Construction Workshop