David is a managing director in the firm’s state and local government consulting practice. David has actively supported state and local government performance improvement initiatives for more than 35 years, first as an operational manager and then as a highly regarded management consultant. An insightful analyst and skilled facilitator, David works closely with senior leadership teams and governing bodies in both the public and not-for-profit sectors to help them develop strategic clarity, establish priorities, improve organizational performance and streamline business processes and technologies.

David previously served in key leadership roles with the government services practices of two large professional services organizations, including Arthur Andersen LLP, where he directed the strategy, organization and change team within the firm’s Southwest Region public sector practice and MAXIMUS, Inc., with responsibility for the company’s local government management consulting team. He then founded The Azimuth Group, Inc., a boutique public sector consultancy.

Prior to his consulting career, David served in progressively responsible local government analytical and leadership roles. He was a Budget Analyst with the City of San Antonio, Texas and led the city’s internal management and analysis and performance improvement team. He subsequently served as an Assistant City Manager in the City of Grand Prairie, Texas. 

David is a managing director in the firm’s state and local government consulting practice.

Master of Public Administration
 Edwin O. Stene Program, University of Kansas

Bachelor of Arts in political science
Texas A&M University

Strategic, organizational and operational improvement consulting for units of state and local government including cities, counties, water and sewer utilities, transit and transportation organizations and other special purpose districts and authorities

Organizational and process analysis and redesign including planning and development services, building and code enforcement, procurement, human capital management, public works and utilities, public safety and courts, finance and accounting, parks and recreation and public information

Experience with governing body, organization-wide and departmental strategic planning and goal setting programs

Provides human capital and talent management services including workforce compensation, employee performance management, employee engagement and culture assessment

Provides technology assessment and strategy, system requirements gathering and procurement support

Works with local governments on organizational change management

International City/County Management Association (ICMA)

Government Finance Officers Association of Texas (GFOAT)

Circle 10 Council, Boy Scouts of America, District Chairman

Troop 70, BSA, Assistant Scoutmaster for High Adventure Programs

United States Military Academy, Admissions Representative and Congressional District Coordinator, 
 Friend of West Point

West Point Parent’s Club of North Texas, President, Treasurer, Webmaster

Dallas Summer Musicals, Board of Directors, Marketing Committee

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