One of the nation’s most innovative behaviorists and producers, for more than 30 years, Dave developed standardized training techniques for behavior at SeaWorld that led to hundreds of thousands of entertainment performances, animal/guest interactions and scientific discoveries.
An advocate for the simple idea that building positive relationships is the foundation of success in school, business and families Dave has delivered his message to 10’s of 1,000’s of people in talks around the nation.
Dave has also served as the executive director for San Antonio Youth Literacy and was a founding member of the Board of Directors for the PreK4SA which has become the template for similar programs nationwide. In 2014 HUD Secretary Julian Castro (then Mayor of San Antonio) honored Dave for his service to the community as a leader in Education.
Dave's business knowledge and creativity were capitalized on as he brought to life the worlds first ultra-accessible theme park: "Morgan's Wonderland", an inclusive theme park that allows those with and without special needs to play together. Today, "Morgan's Wonderland" is the global model for similar projects around the world and Dave continues his work in an advisory capacity.
He holds a B.S. degree from Florida Institute of Technology http://www.fit.edu