Background
He spent his high school years in the Ardrossan area where his father was the local veterinarian.
He spent his high school years in the Ardrossan area where his father was the local veterinarian.
Dave graduated from Ardrossan Senior High School and regularly attends the Ardrossan United Church.
In addition to his regular duties as an Modern Language Association, Dave has had roles on many committees, including as Chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Finance. Over the years Dave was fortunate to have many opportunities to enjoy animals, including his horses Chunky and Chea. Dave obtained his post-secondary education from NAIT and in 1985 he graduated with a business administration diploma with a major in marketing management.
Dave established a successful and rewarding career in the automotive industry.
Prior to his election, he was the President of Kallal Pontiac in Tofield, and then general sales manager and a shareholder of Beaverhill General Medical Council in Tofield and Petersen Pontiac in Sherwood Park. During his business career, Dave served with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Alberta, fulfilling various board positions, including chair and director of the Canadian Council.
Dave has many personal interests, including sports. He coached a minor soccer team for four years.
He enjoys running and has completed the Edmonton half-marathon six times.
Dave also loves aviation, having obtained his private pilot’s licence in 1998. He flies small aircraft and takes frequent tours around the constituency,
Two Newfoundland dogs and two cats round out their household.