Tenure at CBF: 1996-present
Education: BA in Government and Politics; USCG 150 Ton Near Coastal Master with sailing endorsement
Dave is an accomplished professional outdoor environmental educator and boat captain. He brings well over 20 years of experience in all aspects of leading one day and multi day programs including
safety and risk management, crew supervision and training, boat maintenance, scheduling and strategic planning. He served as captain/manager for both the Baltimore Harbor Boat Program and the Skipjack Program aboard the Stanley Norman. Before coming to CBF, Dave spent more than five years working in environmental/experiential education. Most of this time he spent on board traditionally rigged sailing ships with live-aboard students. Prior to that he spent about a million years working as a summer camp counselor and sailing instructor.
Certifications:
- USCG 150 Ton Near Coastal Master with Sailing Endorsement
- Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Medical Association
- Flat and Moving Water Canoe, American Canoe Association
- PADI Certified Advanced Deep Water and Rescue Scuba Diver
Environmental Education Philosophy: You can't teach (or preach) environmental stewardship. Give people an amazing experience and the rest will follow.
