has been an Albany County Legislator since 2004, representing residents of the 21st Legislative District and since the 2010 re-districting, he represents the 20th Legislative District.
Dave is an official court reporter for State Supreme and County Courts in the Third Judicial District, a position he has held since 1981, and formerly taught court reporting courses. He has been a member of the National Court Reporters Association and the New York State Court Reporters Association, and has served as Vice-President of the Board of Directors. Dave previously served as Board Chair, member of the Legislative Committee and chair of the Speed Contest Committee of the State Association.
He is a graduate of Watervliet High School and holds an Associate of Applied Science degree from Alfred State College.
Active in community and school affairs, Dave has been an active member of the Latham Ridge Parent Teachers Association and Elks Lodge #1500, and is a former North Colonie Little League baseball coach and manager and Colonie Youth Center basketball coach. He has provided closed-captioning for the deaf and hearing impaired for a local television station.
Dave and his wife Laurie are the parents of three children, Jeffrey, Zachary and Abby.