David’s digital career began when he taught himself to code in between college history classes. Over more than two decades at the forefront of digital communication, he has supported 30 percent of the companies on the Fortune 100 list. His campaigns and projects have won dozens of awards from PR News, AAPC, PR Week, AMCP and others. In 2016, David was named one of The American Association of Political Consultants’ 40 Under 40, recognizing leaders and innovators in the political community who are making a mark.

Before launching CODAVATE, David created and led the digital practice at an Omnicom agency in Washington, D.C. where he was a partner and senior executive.

David holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Concordia College, and a Master of Arts degree in Political Management from The George Washington University, summa cum laude. An active mentor of rising digital practitioners, David has taught digital campaigning at The George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management and at other educational organizations.

His expertise on digital as well as politics and policy is sought after by organizations and conferences including The Washington Center, CPAC, Public Affairs Council, and Ad Week DC. David has appeared as an analyst on Fox News, ABC News, Sirius XM’s POTUS channel, and other broadcast and print media.