Before joining Destinations International, David spent nine years as the Multimedia & Web Manager for the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau in Illinois and Iowa, leading all facets of digital marketing including website, social media and video production. He has been recognized with numerous industry awards, including: Best Tourism Website from the Illinois Office of Tourism; McDaniel Award for Bureau Innovation from the Upper Midwest CVB Fall Conference; and is a past Destinations International 30 Under 30 honoree.

David is originally from the Midwest where he received his B.A. in Computer Science, Mathematics and Business Administration from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.