"From time to time, as a service provider, you’ll have a client or two that are not your biggest, nor are they the smallest, yet they ultimately make a huge impact on your success. They are the type client that if you are willing to listen, you will hear a quiet and powerful voice. David’s is this voice. It is one of respect, forward thinking/progression, inquiry and challenge. Such that my teams and I have come to look forward to every opportunity to work with David. We’ve learned that no matter the scope of the project, it always leads to us making our business better for everyone we represent. A classic communication with David begins with a practical question. One founded in a desire to facilitate the best possible success to his project. Immediately following this question is an impressive ability to listen. I can say that there are very few clients I’ve worked with that are willing to take the time to genuinely listen. David uses this as an opportunity to learn and better understand the concepts being presented. He the internalizes the information and comes to better understand it. From there, let the (fun) challenge begin. Having a client willing to not be combative nor willing to accept your statements at face value 100% of the time, keeps you on top of your game. Devising new strategies for one of David’s projects is a team effort. His goals always allow us to step outside the normal day to day of standard client management and expand our knowledge base from creativity and the occasional risk that only a progressive mindset would tolerate. My teams and I, working shoulder to shoulder with David, have been able to succeed in big ways. David’s ability and willingness to participate at this level transforms what could easily be a simple vendor relationship into something more. The experience is truly that ever allusive advisory partnership that so many businesses crave, but rarely realize. I count it an honor to refer to David as a professional peer and partner. His calls and correspondence are immediately answered as I know something exciting, and more than likely challenging, is waiting. In addition to David’s apparent and astute business acumen, he also expresses a unique compassion. Even if our aggressive ambitions and objectives missed on their first try, it is always a ‘what have we learned and how can apply it to gain the desired result in our next iteration?’ response. What a privilege when working without a safety net! David has a great love for his work and his family. He is constantly striving to learn. Every time we speak, he has accomplished something new and typically monumental in his personal and academic efforts. I am ever impressed with his ability to remain so collected and maintain the professional/personal balance. If your company is considering taking on David as client or if you are considering hiring David to be a part of your team, you win!"