Dave was born in River Grove and grew up on Maple Street with his parents, Bruce and Diane, and two sisters, Jennifer and Amy. He attended River Grove School, East Leyden, and Triton College where he studied hospitality services and business management. He has been licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Public Health as a Certified Food Service Sanitation Manager for over 18 years. As a youth he participated in Scouts, Little League, Leyden Bears and other recreation programs. He also served as an altar boy at St. Cyprian Parish. During his schooling years, he worked at the Cock Robin Ice Cream in River Grove, and deejay-ed for various events at the River Grove Moose Lodge.

At the age of 20, Dave opened his first business which was the Cock Robin Ice Cream located on Lake Street in Melrose Park. With the help of his best friend and business partner Brock Leder, and $2,000.00, Dave transformed the Melrose Park Cock Robin from a boarded up building into a thriving ice cream business. As that business grew, Dave and Brock partnered with River Grovers Bob Pierotti and Dave Steger and purchased Buddy's Sports Bar and Pizzeria in Franklin Park, where the live entertainment and food and beverage services brought significant new business to the Grand Avenue corridor. After Buddy’s was sold, in 2006, Dave opened up The Underpass on Grand Avenue, which just celebrated its 11th anniversary. During this time, The Underpass has evolved from a lively night time venue to a meeting place, restaurant, and community hub, which has been featured in multiple news articles and videos, including being awarded "Best Cheese Fries" by Brittney Payton of Chicago's Best. As many Grovers know, The Underpass has hosted many successful fundraisers in support of local organizations, including St. Cyprian, Guerin Prep, and the River Grove Lions Club.

In addition to his business ventures, Dave has been active in the River Grove community for many years. He has been a member of the River Grove Lions Club for over 19 years, and served as president for 2 years, membership director, candy day chair, and beverage chair for the Steak & Lobster Fest. He has been voted Lion of the Year twice, and has received the President’s Award and Governor’s Award for Excellence. Dave also has been a member of The Shriners and Scottish Rite for 5 years.

With respect to public service, Dave has served as a trustee on the River Grove Library Board, as the Resident Representative on the Joint Review Board of the Village of River Grove Southwest TIF District, and as a member and now Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals. As the current Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Dave serves on the Finance and Economic Development Committee. Through his private and public sector services, Dave has developed working relationships with our representatives at Leyden Township, Cook County, and the State of Illinois.

In 2009, Dave purchased his first home and that home is in River Grove. He currently resides there with his wife Lauren, a registered nurse at Elmhurst hospital, and his 12 year-old step daughter, Daniella, and 4 year-old daughter, Audrey. Dave is proud to be a life-long River Grover and is committed to moving this community forward with the support of his T.E.A.M. Party running mates.

Dave is a proud member of the West Municipal Mayor's Conference and currently serves as Village President in River Grove.