After leaving active duty in the U.S. Army in 2004, Dave began his career in ornamental iron and landscaping on the west coast as a designer and salesman.  Shortly after, he shifted his focus completely into steel construction.  His background includes estimating, project management, business development and organizational development in structural and miscellaneous metals.  Dave has a M.B.A. from Regis University and is focused on organizational performance leadership throughout his studies.  His current focus is on leading CES’ team in implementing a learning organization approach to integrating education through communication and a systems thinking mindset to develop a ‘one system, one team’ culture.