“As Interim ED at the Boys & Girls Clubs, David provided experience, professionalism and leadership as the club moved from one ED to another, and grappled with crucial structural issues. He worked very well with the board, with myself as the chair, and was an inspirational leader to our staff. He led them through a difficult transition. I would highly recommend David for any similar situations and greatly appreciated his work with us.”

“We were fortunate to have David as our Interim Executive Director during a time of change and instability because he helped everyone keep focus on our mission during a tumultuous and lengthy transition. David provided structure and stability for our staff and ensured that we always provided excellent service to families. His calm nature in the face of adversity helped keep the staff focused and the board engaged.

David brought passion and energy to the job and was relentlessly dedicated to the mission, as well as respectful of the history and culture of the organization. He worked with integrity and professionalism, applying his knowledge and experience and serving as our trusted guide and advisor.

We highly recommend David for any interim executive position or comparable leadership role.”

“I can’t believe the time has come for you to leave!  You have done an amazing job guiding us through a very challenging time and process.  Your commitment to the agency and deep appreciation of the work had been very clear and has helped us trust your leadership through difficult decisions.

Thank you is not enough and it is so hard to say goodbye to someone who has really become part of the BBF family. You will be missed.”

“I don’t think we would have survived without all the wonderful work you’ve done for the organization.  I enjoyed working with you, and we will miss your steady, wise, and confident leadership.”

“As the Interim Executive Director at Fair Housing of Marin, David provided phenomenal guidance and support to the staff and board members of our agency during the transition following the retirement of our founding E.D. David was able to present our board with an assessment and set of recommendations, as well as implement changes addressing policy, practices and structure.  In addition to tactfully addressing several challenges, he left us with a thorough analysis and suggestions regarding the inner workings of the agency that have been helpful to us moving forward. We were very fortunate to have David guiding and moving the organization forward during this transition period.”

“David has been a professional colleague for more than fifteen years. I have observed his outstanding skills during capital and major gift campaigns, and board and program development. His work is of very high quality and he always ensures that what he does is relevant to his clients and the missions they serve. He has particular knowledge and experience in the areas of education and social services with additional strength in finance. David is an excellent communicator and a compassionate colleague.  I recommend his work at the highest level.”

“David worked with us as Interim Director of Development and Communications during a pivotal time when we needed to coordinate and organize our fundraising, in order to increase our capacity to serve a growing community need. His approach was measured and thoughtful. He took the time to get to know our organization and our people and tailored his approach and recommendations to our unique culture and needs. David subsequently led CORA through a comprehensive strategic planning process, involving all levels of our constituents—staff, board and community partners. Among the outcomes of the process–refining our mission, aligning our goals and gaining involvement /buy-in from those involved–the plan included an implementation process that facilitated program evaluation and gave us a roadmap for the future.

David is an excellent communicator and facilitator and a consummate professional. I would recommend him highly.”

“David stepped into our organization at a turbulent time to facilitate the transition from our founding ED. He rapidly made an assessment and offered recommendations to the board.  He implemented key changes effectively, based on his depth of experience and best practices in the crucial areas of finance, risk management, fundraising, personnel, and systems. He revised or budgeting and financial reporting processes effectively, took steps to reduce our exposure, improved our donor relationships, and mentored key staff.  David worked effectively with our board and staff, as well as with our donors and partners. David also facilitated our board retreat, helping the board to focus on crucial governance issues. We appreciated David’s professionalism, excellent communication and transparency throughout the interim period, even in the face of many unforeseen challenges.  He is a pleasure to work with and someone I now consider a friend.”