Dave has spent 25 years as an owner, operator and senior executive in Behavioral Health organizations. He is a popular national speaker and recognized as an Industry expert in Addiction Treatment.
As Founder of an industry leading Behavioral Health consulting firm clients have included private and institutional investors with projects focusing on merger & acquisitions, due diligence, operational and market strategy, specializing in treatment center financial and operations efficiency. Most recently Dave has worked with prestigious Private Equity firms such as Audax, Edgewater Funds, Pine Tree Equity on large multi-state, multi-site portfolio companies.
Before beginning the consulting venture, he was owner of San Cristobal Treatment Center outside Taos, New Mexico. Dave’s innovative approach combined Twelve-Step modalities with unique outdoor adventures in a long-term program, eventually leading to him negotiating its sale in 2011.Prior to San Cristobal, he held multiple senior level executive position building valuable experience in respected stops like Chicago Public School District, Denver Public School District, The Hazelden Foundation, to name a few. His business acumen, training, and experience came from a post with the Fortune 100 Pitney Bowes.
Dave has been in personal recovery since 1996, attempting to practice what he preaches. He holds a BA from Elmhurst College and a Masters in Education Leadership and Administration from Northern Arizona University.
