David has extensive experience in the heavy equipment industry and served as the general manager of the Muskeg Mountain Limited Partnership, a First Nation-owned contracting company at Shell Fort McMurray site, where he was integral in the start-up of the site.

David has been honoured with numerous awards, including the Fort McKay Entrepreneur Award, as well as the Ernst & Young Oil and Gas Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

David values his life in the Wood Buffalo region with his wife and children. He is committed to contributing at a business and a personal level to the place he calls home. As a past and current Councillor of the Fort McKay First Nation, David works tirelessly to serve his community.