David spent most of his professional life as a general manager of
Marriott hotels, taking him across the country to live in every regional area of the U.S. except the PNW. In addition to the hotel work, David owned and operated a family lake resort in Minnesota for eight years. The opportunity to live in so many places afforded David the chance to pursue his love of nature. He has spent a lifetime exploring the world of forests and mountain life, both physically and spiritually. Having hiked throughout the U.S. and Europe, David most enjoys time spent in the mountains of East Tennessee.