He was born in Calgary Alberta, then moved to Toronto, and spent nearly 15 years in Chicago. He has an engineering degree from University of Toronto and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He was a member of YPO for many years. He is married to his better half Sarena, and together they have five children.
David’s community service includes being the Chair of the Board of Directors and the Campaign Chair for UJA Federation Toronto, along with chairing a number of key committees. David has also held senior lay roles in both the Campaign and Board of the Chicago Jewish Federation. David has been the President of day schools in both Toronto and Chicago. He was the first Chair of The Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). David is the immediate past World Chair of the Board of Trustees of Keren Hayesod and a former member of the Executive of the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency.