A native Southern Californian, Dave spent 17 years exploring the solar system with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory with four years teaching mathematics at Pasadena City College. While at JPL, he met and married the love of his life — Ms. K’s mom, Katalin! Such an incredible gift to have them both in his life! After retiring from JPL, he taught physics and tutored students for a year at a Mennonite high school and then taught earth science and mathematics at a Jewish middle school for a year. While he completely lacks any performing arts skill, he hopes that his business experience, teaching experience and critical thinking skills will benefit the academy.