I have worked since the age of ten, when I integrated crabbing at my grandmother’s boat yard and beach in Ocean Gate, New Jersey, for racial equality. As an adult, I have actively campaigned for equal justice for all minorities.

I am married, and the father of six adult children, Hope, David Jr., Carolyn, Brian, Sean, and Erin, all of whom are college graduates, one six-year-old daughter, Kiara, and one three-year-old daughter, Lorraine. I am also a grandfather of four, Robert, William, Samantha, and Sara.

My working background is in engineering and small business. I studied architecture at Pratt Institute, and then went to work as a surveyor. Afterwards I worked as a field engineer, responsible for construction supervision of public schools, highways, and buildings. I joined CBS, becoming Manager of Planning and Cost Engineering, and supervised other engineers and architects. Following this value added experience of 20 years I worked another 20 years as owner of a commercial printing business.

I have been a Little League Manager, Big Brother, Assistant Scout Leader, School Advisory Council Member, and Sunday School Teacher. I am past president of the North Florida American Association of Cost Engineers, past member of the surveyor’s union, past elected member of the Hillsborough County, Florida democratic executive committee, and past-appointed member of a county sign advisory board. I am a current member of the PTO at Moore Magnet School, a Public Health Emergency Response Volunteer, and a voting member and greeter at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.