Before entering the toy industry, David had the hardest job in the world. He was selling Exxon oil to Alaskan fishermen after the Valdez spill and he wasn't very successful. He escaped that and broke into the toy industry with University Games eventually rising to become their Vice President of Sales. After 12 years, he left University Games to co-found Goliath's North American office in 2008 with his soon-to-be friend, Adi Golad. David started Goliath's North American business in his house and has directed its growth so that Goliath is one of the largest privately held toy companies in both North America and the world. He was also in charge of product development for Goliath's Global Gaming business. After leaving Goliath and a very brief sabbatical, He joined Moose Toys as General Manager of Games.

Beginning in late 2025 he started a new company called Stormin Studios. A short time later they purchased the assets of TCG. Now he and a team of 8 people are busily creating new toys and games that will launch in a soon as 2026.

He holds a Masters in Business Degree from Duke's Fuqua School of Business and a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University.

His hobbies include board games, traveling with his wife and friends, seeking out new trends and teaching.