With more than 30 years of experience in the architectural design industry, he has left his mark on more than 200 educational projects including work at Paramount High School, Grossmont High School, Newport Harbor High School, and Laguna Beach High School. He has expertise in urban planning, commercial, retail, institutional, mixed-use and public architectural design. Dave is an active member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H). He received his Bachelor of Science in architecture in 1976 from Cal Poly, and as an alumnus, continues to mentor students through the Professional Studio Program–a partnership between LPA and Cal Poly. David received the College of Architecture and Environmental Design Honored Alumni Award in 2011.