Dave founded Strategies Midwest in 2022 to help small and family-owned businesses achieve their goals of growth and succession. His personal approach relies on trust which involves taking the time to understand his clients’ operations and what they have accomplished. Dave has spent more than 20 years interacting with a multitude of companies in the St. Louis region, working to understand their challenges. He has worked with an array of industries including manufacturing, distribution, construction and health care, assisting business owners in getting the best performance from their employees and developing/implementing strategies that have impact.

Having worked in a successful family business, Dave is aware that opportunities consistently present themselves to owners and key managers; determining which to pursue is difficult. His knowledge of both business and training provide Dave with particular insight into today’s eclectic environments. He is also a Certified Business Coach/Facilitator with The Alternative Board (TAB) and a Trained Facilitator through Development Dimensions International (DDI). Each month he facilitates multiple meetings composed of business owners who openly discuss their concerns, challenges and potential solutions in a confidential setting. These honest conversations provide him with continuous insight and fresh perspective on how privately-held businesses function.

Dave earned his Masters in Business Administration from Fontbonne University and he holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.