David serves as Chief Storyteller for McKinstry, a national consulting, construction, energy and facility services firm based in Seattle. During his more than 40-year tenure at McKinstry, he has led the company’s brand development including strategic positioning, overseeing business development, community engagement and client services company-wide.

David is a respected thought leader and well known for his presentations on branding, business development, workforce strategies and regional economic development. He is a popular keynote speaker and guest lecturer for business, educational and community service organizations. He serves on the boards of several industry associations, trade groups, community organizations and government-business alliances.

Of note, David is a Trustee for the Rocky Mountain Institute, a Board Member and Founding Chair of the Clean Tech Alliance Washington, a Board Trustee On Peter Byck’s Carbon Nation, a founding member of Western Washington University’s Energy Advisory Board, a Board Member of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and is active in The Seattle Chamber’s Community Development Roundtable and the Eastside Business Roundtable.

His career has seen David serve three terms as Board Chair of the Economic Development Council of Seattle/King County, terms on Board of the Seattle Chamber, Board Member and Chair of the Green Skills Panel for the Workforce Development Council of Seattle/King County, two terms as Board Chair of the Mechanical Contractors Association and more than 30 years as a Board Member of the Boys and Girls Clubs in Seattle, Bellevue and Portland.