Once a Week: 52 small steps on a year-long journey to reach our full potential

David is a combat veteran, business executive, husband, father, and creator of character-building resources that help individuals and families reach their full potential in an uncertain world. After launching his business career as a sales representative, David quickly rose through the ranks of corporate America, advancing to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of several innovative medical diagnostics companies that have made significant contributions in the areas of allergic disease and the early detection of cancer. David’s character and leadership skills were cultivated at West Point and through leadership assignments in the US Army Infantry. As a young infantry officer, David led a rifle platoon of 38 men with the 101st Airborne Division through several combat operations in the Gulf War. He was recognized with a Bronze Star for combat operations in February 1991. David and his wife Tracy develop programs and resources designed to strengthen the character of individuals and build and sustain healthy relationships. This includes Character Creates Opportunity(R), an initiative that was specifically designed to improve the character development of children, adolescents, and adults. Their patented, award-winning conversation game, Abundant Harvest(R), is played by families, schools, counseling programs, and faith-based organizations worldwide as it opens a door to more productive dialogue and encourages decision making based on principles such as honesty, loyalty, and commitment. Reinforcing the Law of the Harvest, the game’s primary lesson is the age-old adage that you will always reap what you sow. They also have created a conversation card game called Face to Face(R) that helps to foster effective conversations on real-world issues and to develop the critical life skill of face-to-face communication in a world that is rapidly changing how people connect. David holds an MBA from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from West Point. He has appeared on CBS, NPR, and PBS and has been featured by many other news outlets. David is available to provide support to individuals, families, and organizations on a variety of topics, encompassing building a strong marriage and family, personal and executive development, and leadership training.