David grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana and moved to Tucson, Arizona for college. After attending the University of Arizona and majoring in Music Performance, David performed in numerous operas and earned distinction at "Old Tucson" movie studios. He later attended Arizona Institute where he received a degree in Paralegal Studies. In 1986, David began working for the US Attorney's Office and later transferred to the US Trustee's Office. After his stint as a government employee, David's eye for entrepreneurship was sparked. David has been a small business owner for more than 30 years, with the last 21 years in the insurance industry.