Dave was recruited to expand the 1st Securities Mortgage presence in the southeast region, with his focus on providing service in Alabama. Dave grew up in Detroit, MI, and graduated from Marine City High School. After high school, Dave joined the U.S. Army, where he served for 20 years, both as an enlisted Military Policeman and a Warrant Officer flying UH-60 Blackhawks. Dave has lived and worked throughout Central America and the Middle East and is fluent in Spanish. Dave currently lives in Chancellor Alabama with his wife, 3 children and 5 grandchildren.