Dave is a BC-born-and-raised former executive with deep roots in the Fraser Valley, a community he has called home for over 30 years. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry and is known for his strong leadership skills and ability to inspire his teams to success.
Since beginning his financial services career over 25 years ago, Dave has held a number of progressively senior positions, including his most recent role as president of his former organization for the past seven years. Previous to his leadership career, he was an Investment Advisor, a role for which he has a natural affinity. Dave’s passion for helping clients and families achieve their dreams runs deep, and is something that never left him during his outstanding career in leadership. This passion has drawn him back to the investment side of the industry, and he is thrilled to be back helping clients achieve their financial goals. Dave is a graduate of the Criminal Justice Program at the University of the Fraser Valley, and was a recipient of the National Young Leaders Award (under 35) for the Canadian Credit Union System.
Dave is committed to community involvement, and was most recently the Board Chair of the Credit Union Foundation of BC. He previously volunteered as a Board Director for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and served on the Board of Directors of the Abbotsford Community Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley.
Dave currently lives in Abbotsford with his wife and their two children. He is a sports enthusiast, having coached his son in hockey for over 12 years as a part of the Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association, as well as his daughter’s fastball team in the Abbotsford Minor Fastball Association. In his spare time, Dave enjoys skiing, hiking, travelling, watching sports and spending time with his family and friends.