David is currently the Director of Wilderness Adventures at Northern Tier, and was formerly a Senior Associate Director of Program at Philmont Scout Ranch. During his thirteen year tenure at Philmont he implemented several new safety and risk management procedures, enhanced Philmont's shooting sports program, expanded backcountry instrument inventory, refined backcountry warehouse usage data, and lead the opening of Metcalf Station.

David praises Scouting for its recent inclusivity efforts - opening the program to all walks of life, and of course the lifelong impact it offers youth.

Philmont Experience:
1992 – Two Treks - participant
1995 – PC Apache Springs
1996 – PC Iris Park
2003 – PSA Trek. Hiking through the Ponil fire area.
2011-2024 – Sr. Associate Director of Program

Northern Tier:
2018: Trek with Troop 68, Cimarron (Ute Park Fire closed Philmont)
2024 – Present: Director of Wilderness Adventures

Florida Sea Base:
2017: Volunteer Staff – Post Hurricane Irma recovery team (PSA)

Summitt:
2017 National Jamboree Staff – High Adventure Booth Director

Notable Mentions:
Monty Gibson
Brent Smith
Jimmy Lowe
Denise Tony
Brent Smith
Chris Sawyer
Tony Chandless
Doug Lundsford
Donnie Lundsford
Doug Palmer
Mark Anderson
John Van Dreese

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