Our Team

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, David was additionally deployed to assist the Department of Economic Opportunity with overcoming their technology challenges related to the Unemployment Insurance Program area and eligibility system.

David also worked closely with First Lady Casey DeSantis, supporting her vision to make a positive difference on substance abuse, mental health, and the overall well-being of Florida’s youth through her roles as the First Lady of Florida and the Chair of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet.

In 2019, David served as Chief of Staff for the Department of Management Services (DMS) where he spearheaded one of Governor DeSantis’ two legislative initiatives during the Governor’s first year in office. During the 2019 Florida Legislative Session, David concurrently functioned as the Acting Secretary and Legislative Affairs Director shepherding legislation to reengineer Florida’s Information Technology enterprise vision and infrastructure. As a result of the legislation, David oversaw the dissolution and absorption of the Agency for State Technology into the DMS. He simultaneously led a team to create Florida’s Cloud First governance rule and began the process to set the state on a new pathway for its IT enterprise architecture.

From 2014 - 2018, David served at the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in multiple executive roles including Deputy Secretary of Land and Recreation, Director of State Lands, Deputy Director of State Lands, and the Director of Cabinet Affairs. David worked closely with Governor Scott and elected Cabinet officials including Attorney General Bondi, Chief Financial Officer Patronis, Chief Financial Officer Atwater, Agriculture Commissioner Putnam and their executive staff on Cabinet issues that impacted the State. David also served as the Chair of the Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) and the Florida Communities Trust Board (FCT).

Prior to David’s most recent service to the State of Florida, he served as an Airborne Officer with the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division in the United States Army (2010 - 2014). David graduated at the top of his class in Officer Candidate School and was an Academic Honor Graduate in his Basic Officer Leadership Course.

Over David’s career he has lobbied on behalf of several State Agencies (Executive Office of the Governor, Department of Management Services, and the Department of Environmental Protection) before the Governor’s Office, Florida Legislature, other state agencies, federal and local government.

David is married to his high-school sweetheart, Ashley, and they have two vibrant sons, Colten and Caleb. He stepped away from state government to spend more time with his family and build a business that makes a difference in the lives and businesses of others. David is a family man with a passion for building a Godly legacy of making a positive impact in the lives of others that his family and especially his children would be proud to carry on.

Outside of her service to the State of Florida, Ashley served as a Staff Auditor at a private CPA firm in Tallahassee, Florida from 2008 to 2011. During this time, Ashley conducted audits of municipal bond programs for select Housing Finance Authorities, whose mission is to alleviate the shortage of affordable residential housing for low-, moderate-, and middle-income families. 

Ashley is also very passionate about military service and volunteer work. During her husband’s military service, Ashley led ad hoc military spouse Bible study groups with fellow military spouses for the purpose of creating a network of shared and mutual value. It was also during this time that Ashley decided to pursue her MBA through Liberty University and was a recipient of a scholarship awarded through the Patriot Foundation. Ashley credits this scholarship and support of the Patriot Foundation to her graduating with high distinction from Liberty University. During this time, Ashley spoke as an ambassador at Patriot Foundation events to educate current & potential donors of the impact the Patriot Foundation has made on military families.

In addition to holding her MBA from Liberty University, Ashley also has double undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Flagler College and has a Florida Real Estate license. Ashley also serves as the President for the Tallahassee Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors and serves on the Flagler College-Tallahassee Campus Advisory Board. Ashley is passionate about helping people and organizations achieve their desired goals, while focusing on organizational compliance and ethics. 

Ashley resides near Tallahassee, Florida with her high school sweetheart, David, and their two sons, Colten and Caleb. Ashley enjoys reading, loves all-things outdoors, and is an avid equestrian.