With more than 30 years of communications experience, Dave is a highly respected leader in crisis communications and cyber incident response. His expertise spans a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, finance, education and entertainment including some of the nation’s largest outdoor music festivals. Dave specializes in public relations (PR), strategic communications and reputation management, helping organizations navigate the complexities of cyber threats and crises before, during and after they occur.

Dave’s first significant foray into crisis response came during the tragic events of September 11, 2001, while working for Kemper Insurance. This pivotal experience laid the foundation for his career in crisis management. Since then, he has developed actionable crisis communications and cyber incident response plans for organizations across multiple sectors, ensuring they are prepared to respond quickly and effectively when incidents arise.

Dave also has significant experience conducting customized tabletop exercises designed to test and strengthen organizations’ preparedness. His tailored exercises help identify gaps in incident response plans and ensure teams are fully trained and ready to respond under pressure.

More than just a consultant, Dave has earned a strong reputation as a trusted member of his clients’ teams. This collaborative approach has fostered numerous long-term client relationships, with organizations consistently relying on his strategic counsel for years.

In addition to his crisis communications work, Dave is a seasoned media relations professional, having led high-stakes, reputation-protecting media campaigns which have garnered coverage in top-tier outlets such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and all the major networks. He brings deep expertise in managing public affairs campaigns, community outreach and social and digital media initiatives.

At Resolute, Dave serves as a strategic advisor to the C-Suite, guiding organizations in vulnerability assessment, proactive preparedness planning, and incident response testing. His clients trust him for his thoughtful, responsive counsel and his ability to solve complex problems under pressure.

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