Dave, was a resident of Cleburne, Texas. He was a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and maintained an active practice in Cleburne. His extensive studies in human anatomy had stimulated his interest in carving facial features and expressions. His special interest was in caricaturization. He regularly conducted classes and seminars on caricature carving. Dave was a frequent blue-ribbon winner, and had won several awards at the International Woodcarvers Congress.

Dave was a founding member and Corresponding Secretary of CCA. He also had held offices in the Affiliated Woodcarvers, Ltd. of Davenport, Iowa, and the Texas Woodcarvers Guild.