Dave graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1987 with a bachelor of business administration/accounting degree. He served as Accounting Manager/Controller for a number of local manufacturers until 1999. Dave joined First Union Securities in October 1999 and moved to Raymond James in March 2002.

Dave is very active in the community. He served as an Ambassador with the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce for six years and is currently the Chairman of the annual golf outing.