David enjoyed a career in the for-profit sector over a span of 45 years, with broad-based experience in multi-industry corporate development, finance, and management of organizations ranging from Fortune 500 conglomerates to startups. He has an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University and, to enhance the transfer of his business expertise to volunteer work for third sector organizations, a MA in Nonprofit Leadership & Management from the University of San Diego. Co-author of the book, Building Smart Nonprofits: A Roadmap for Mission Success (2020), David has served in leadership roles on boards and committees of numerous nonprofits in diverse fields including education, international health NGOs, social services, and the arts.

He resides in rural San Diego County with his wife, Dr. Paula Cordeiro, and when not active in the nonprofit community, enjoys sailing, cooking, oil painting, and accompanying Paula on her travels working with NGOs in Africa and Central/South America.