Dave is originally from California and has studied and worked in over 25 countries, most
recently as a pastor and starting churches for almost seven years in New Zealand. In addition to
ministry, Dave has worked in higher education since 2001, completing an Ed.D. in Innovation
and Leadership from University of the Pacific. Dave is passionate about developing future
leaders to produce positive change. His areas of research include leadership stress resilience
and leading innovation. As Jessup’s former Dean of Students, Dave is now an assistant
professor in the School of Theology and Leadership, Program Director for the Master of Arts in
Leadership, and Director of the Graduate Studies Office.

Dave loves his wife Melissa and their four children, Noah, Corban, Hope, and Halee, and enjoys being outdoors in the surf and snow, traveling, and pursuing Jesus.