Experience

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  Leftover Stardust Press

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Author of GOOD AT BEING ME - Accumulated Wisdom & Cautionary Tales (2016)

    • 2015 - Present
    • Minneapolis, Minnesota

    GOOD AT BEING ME - Accumulated Wisdom & Cautionary Tales is available at Barnesandnoble.com, Amazon.com, selected independent booksellers and gift shops worldwide. PRAISE FOR GOOD AT BEING ME:"David reveals the extraordinary in the ordinary."- Louis D'Amore  Founder: Internation...

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  Andersen By Design LLC Worldwide

  • worldwide: [email protected]

  • Principal Architect

    • Jun 1984 - Present
    • worldwide: [email protected]

    SUCCESSFUL INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE Sharply Focused on Achievable, Sustainable Design Solutions that Protect our Planet's Terrestrial, Marine & Cultural Assets. David's Broad Range of Project Experience includes Master Planning, Visitor Management Plans, Parks & Protected Areas, Nat...

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  SAGE Academy

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Chairman & Treasurer - Board of Directors

    • Sep 2004 - Oct 2008
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Board Member / Elected Chairman of the Board (2008) Elected to the Board of Directors of this highly regarded Charter High School program whose expedition - based educational mission ("Students Achieving Global Excellence ") sends students to such diverse locations as Northern Ireland ...

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  City of Corcoran

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Chair of Planning Commission

    • Jan 1999 - Mar 2004
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Planning Commission Member / Elected Chairman of the Commission (2003).As Chair, David led a successful effort to prepare, approve and implement the City's Comprehensive Plan. Worked to update associated zoning ordinances, design standards and regulations to maintain natural resources and pr...

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  Ronald McDonald House Childrens' Charities ...

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • President of Board of Directors

    • Mar 1994 - Apr 2000
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Board Member / Elected President of the Board (1995). David skillfully oversaw construction and the dramatic expansion plans for the Twin Cities RMHCC Campus during his tenure on the board. As President David hired a new Executive Director. He managed and provided key leadership support to staff ...

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  American Insitute of Architects - Minneapolis

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • President of Board of Directors

    • Jan 1985 - Jan 1989
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Board member / Elected President of the Board (1988). David provided inspired and energetic leadership at a critical time of expanding membership resulting in a positive public focus on the profession. David also chaired the AIA Minnesota Centennial Committee garnering recognition from the White ...

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  Iowa State University

  • Ames, Iowa

  • Professional Advisory Board - Architecture

    • Jan 1985 - Jan 1987
    • Ames, Iowa

    Practitioner Advisory Board Member Advised Department of Architecture on curriculum content related to meeting accreditation requirements, maintaining educational excellence, and enhancing ISU's national reputation as a leading educational institution. As a practitioner member of the board h...

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  Miller Hanson Westerbeck Bell Architects

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Architect / Design Team Leader

    • 1979 - 1984
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Design Team Leader / Corporate AssociateDavid Advanced the Firm's Reputation with a Wide Range of Projects including the Award-Winning St Paul Skyway YMCA, Large-scale Mixed Use Developments, Luxury High-rise Housing & Affordable Low-rise Multi-housing, Renaissance Square Historic Office ...

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  Savage and Ver Ploeg Architects

  • Des Moines, Iowa Area

  • Design Group Leader - Educational / Corporate Architecture & Interiors

    • 1974 - 1979
    • Des Moines, Iowa Area

    Design Group LeaderDavid fulfilled the key role of the firm's Design Group Leader with significant Projects including Equitable Life Regional Headquarters in Colorado Springs & West Des Moines, Westridge Office Campus, Mid America Corporation Headquarters, SVP Corporate Offices, Pella Win...

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  Story County Developmental Center

  • Ames, Iowa

  • Board of Directors

    • Dec 1975 - May 1977
    • Ames, Iowa

    Board Member - Provided leadership as a key member of the Board of Directors for this non-profit organization that provided sheltered workshop employment for people with disabilities. David contributed his professional expertise to providing an accessible and supportive work environment for those...

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  Mainstream Living, Inc.

  • Des Moines / Ames, Iowa

  • Founding Member - Board of Directors

    • Jan 1974 - May 1977
    • Des Moines / Ames, Iowa

    Founding Board Member Key leader of the core group in the community who identified needs for people with disabilities, and developed a long-term strategy to fill them. Mainstream Living was eventually incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1975. As a founding Board member, David helped dr...

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  Thorson Brom Broshar Snyder Architects

  • Waterloo, Iowa Area

  • Designer

    • 1973 - 1974
    • Waterloo, Iowa Area

    As a Designer, with this well-respected regional firm, David's Project experience included Waterloo Convention Center, Jackson County Hospital Renovation/Additions, Schoitz Memorial Hospital Radiation Therapy Unit, Nazareth Lutheran Church Addition, Nazareth Lutheran Church Youth Hostel, Univ...