David joined Spire Capital in 2001 as an Associate and was named a Partner in 2012. At Spire, David focuses on sourcing and leading transactions in the education, technology/software services and media/entertainment sectors. Prior to joining Spire, David served as an Analyst in the Financial Sponsors Group at Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. While at Bear, Stearns & Co, David focused on M&A advisory and capital markets’ activity as part of the portfolio coverage teams for private equity firms with investments in technology, communications and media.

David received a BS in Business from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and majored in Finance with a minor in Economics.

David is a Director of O2B Kids, Dynamic Quest and WatchMeGrow. He previously served as a Director of Rainbow Early Education Holdings, Just Marketing International, Professional Bull Riders, Lighthouse Global, Surgent Professional Education and Ariston Global.