Dave has been on faculty at Inver Hills Community College since 1990.  During his tenure at Inver, he has taught Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice classes. His current research and teaching interests include sociology of religion, economic inequality, and popular culture.  He received his BA in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Minnesota in 1985.  Dave received his MA in Sociology from the University of Minnesota in 1987.  He has also done extensive graduate work in theology, criminal justice and law. 

In addition to Inver Hills, Dave has taught at the University of Minnesota, University of Washington-Seattle, Chippewa Valley Technical College-Eau Claire, Minnesota State Correctional Facility at Stillwater, and Winona State University. 

Dave is an active member of Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF).  Currently he is a Legislative Liaison for Education Minnesota.  Dave has also held other union offices including Grievance Representative and membership coordinator.   Dave has also served on numerous campus committees including curriculum, shared governance, student activities, and food service.

In addition, Dave is a member of the Green Party of Minnesota and has run as an endorsed state-wide candidate for that organization (State Auditor, 2002 and 2006 where he garnered more votes than any other Green candidate in those years).

Dave is an active member of the campus community.  Among other things, he has been in the cast of almost one dozen plays at Inver Hills and in the community.  Additionally, every year Dave leads a group of students on an overseas trip.  This coming year he is taking his students to Japan.   Dave is also a runner completing 12 marathons in the last 10 years.