David began his post graduate career with Deloitte & Touche, was an investment banker at McDonald & Co., cofounded a boutique consulting/investment banking firm and then in 1998, founded Red Hawk.
David earned a B.S. in International Economics from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He continued his academic pursuits and earned an MBA from Carnegie-Mellon University. David became a Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) in 1995. (David is a CTP (one of the first in the USA and one of only a few in the Midwest), which is defined as: An experienced professional who is committed to the corporate renewal profession, is engaged as an independent, objective expert in turnarounds, abides by the TMA Code of Ethics and has passed rigorous exams in Management, Accounting and Finance and Law)
David is or has recently been a leader in a number of professional organizations including the Ohio Venture Association, Turnaround Management Association, and the Association of Certified Turnaround Professionals.
David enjoys auto racing, skiing and studying history in his spare time. He is married with two teenage boys.
