David is a provider of innovative wealth planning and services for ultra-successful families. Previously, he was president of a family-owned beverage distribution company which served the state of Missouri. Before his career in the beverage industry, David practiced corporate law for seven years in Atlanta, Paris and New York.

David holds an AB in classical languages from Stanford University, a BA in law from Oxford University and a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law.

President of Temple Emanuel, David also is a member of the Board of Trustees of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, a member of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation Board, a member of the Advisory Board of Stanford University’s Archaeological Center, past chairman of the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, and has served on the boards of Grand Center, The Repertory Theater of St. Louis Community School and Laumeier Sculpture Park.