Dave is retired as the CEO and Managing Shareholder of Gilbert, a 70-person CPA firm in Sacramento, California, where he served the needs of hundreds of nonprofit organizations throughout California for over 30 years.  Today, the firm is one of the largest CPA firms in California specializing in services to nonprofit organizations, including assurance, tax, Board governance, and strategic planning services. The adventurer in Dave, however, has never ceased.

About 20 years ago, Dave discovered southern Utah on one of his motorcycle trips and found yet another passion. Dave fell in love with its colors, grandeur, pure, and unspoiled terrain, and its unique beauty. The areas in and around the Grand Staircase became a precious place in his life, and one he returns to year after year to hike and explore. For Dave, GSEP represented the perfect opportunity to meld his passions for adventure, the outdoors, the mission-focus of nonprofit organizations, and his love of the Monument.

To continue his support for the Red Rock country, Dave now serves on the Board of Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance as their Treasurer.