Progressive and tenacious, Dave has been an accounting and tax professional for over 25 years. He has worked with privately held businesses and their owners across the country to maximize their wealth and business value with tax minimization strategies and business consulting. In addition, Dave has developed a specialization in business valuation, and in combination with his tax prowess, assists clients with Estate and Gift tax, Buy-Sell Agreements, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Planning and more.
 
An Accredited Senior Appraiser, Dave uses his economic analysis and business valuation skills to translate complex valuation issues into understandable and defensible documentation, allowing business owners and their advisers to make informed decisions. Dave's experience spans geography as well as industry, having worked in public accounting firms in Youngstown, Ohio, San Diego, California and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dave is very active in professional organizations as well as civic and community organizations. He is past chair of the National Business Valuation Committee for DFK International/USA.

Areas of Specialization

• Business Valuation and Litigation Support Services »

• Transaction Advisory Services »

• Tax Advisory Services »

Education and Certifications

• Youngstown State University
  »  BS in Business Administration | Major in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA)

Professional Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
• California Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA)
• American Society of Appraisers
• Institute of Business Appraisers
• Association For Corporate Growth
• Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh
• International Business Brokers Association

Civic and Community Activities

• American Society of Appraisers Pittsburgh Chapter
  »  Board Member
• Three Rivers Rotary
  »  Past President
• Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project
  »  Past Treasurer
• Boys and Girls Club
  »  Past Branch President
• Local Homeowners Association
  »  Past President & Treasurer
• McCandless Athletic Association
  »  Board of Directors