Dave was born in Muskegon, Michigan and raised in Grand Haven, Michigan. He retired as a science teacher after 25 years, and then as a physical therapist assistant six years later. He now finds his schedule full with family and ministry. Dave’s hobbies include reading, hiking, and delighting in his grandchildren. He has been a member of RCC since 1990 and has served as an elder since 1992. Dave and his wife Kathy have six children and twenty-two grandchildren.