Born 1958 in Arizona and moved in high school to rural Illinois, David grew up roaming in the woodlands, hunting, fishing, camping out and working on ranches and farms…being close to Nature. Later in the US Air Force he lived, worked and traveled abroad in Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim as a flying Crew Chief. After his service, he lived in California, Florida and a few other states. In 1990, David came to North Carolina to do aircraft avionics for the next 20+ years and raised his lovely, athletic daughter, now a graduate with a master’s degree from George Washington University. In 2009, he was ordained as Executive Pastor of LEWA, in-person.

In his private time, Rev. David studied traditional Aikido (martial art a.k.a. “art of peace”), earned his Usui Reiki Master Teacher degree from Margo Ross (before they dated), certified as a Great Life Coach, completed a firewalking class, and is Executive Pastor of the multi-faith, non-denominational church, LEWA. David is also a motorcyclist and a talented Native American-style Flutist and co-leads charitable demonstration drum circles. 

As a voracious reader of many spiritual studies, he also enjoys meditation, woodworking, Reiki, Theta Healing, other energy medicine practices, pro football & baseball seasons, expensive cigars, single malt Scotch whisky or a dark beer in moderation, and collecting wooden flutes.

Due his unique and friendly appearance and long braid, clients and family often ask David about his heritage. Like most U.S. citizens, he has a mix of ancestry: mostly Scandinavian (Vikings), western European, the UK, and a tiny bit of Asian.

Today, David lives and works with his soulmate and wife, Margo. He is a contributing author & editor in her Usui Reiki textbooks on Amazon, too. Full time, David shares his gift for warm, genuine public-speaking and fluting, as he honors all lifestyles and belief systems to officiate over 2,000 Weddings, Vows Renewals, and baby blessings on these lovely Carolina shores. See our fun, short video of why David is THE BEST Officiant or Minister for your ceremony!