David is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of 22Mohawks, a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to preventing veteran and first responder suicides through the innovative pairing of individuals with dogs. He is also the CEO of X35 Airborne School and works alongside Graham Jones, to bring an exceptional experience to all parachute jumpers. Dave’s journey began during his undergraduate studies in Finance and continued through his Master’s Degree in Public Administration, both from Suffolk University. It was during this time that Dave established 22Mohawks, after losing a close friend to suicide. He is driven by his deep commitment to addressing the critical issue of suicide among those who have served.

Dave’s background is marked by a distinguished career in the US Army, where he achieved Ranger qualification, Airborne status, and led a 9-man Reconnaissance team during the Global War on Terror. His military service instilled a profound understanding of leadership, resilience, and the importance of support networks, principles that have guided his work with 22Mohawks.