Maine Veterans in Need

David is a 25 year career Naval officer, having graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1966. He served 5 tours in Vietnam, both on off the coast and in-country. He completed his Naval career on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. After retiring from the Navy he spent 20 years in the private sector focusing on Research and Development as a contractor for the Navy, the last ten years as a partner in small companies.

Since his retirement from the private sector in 2011, Dave has been dedicated to supporting veterans and people with disabilities. His current projects include:

• Maine Veterans in Need: Co-founder, President
• Veteran Support Volunteer: One-on-one veteran and veteran family support navigating VA system, etc. 
• Military Officers Association of America
• Maine Veterans Coordinating Committee
• Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation, volunteer bike, kayak, and ski instructor
• Post 37 Corporation, Boothbay: President