Testimonials
“David is a great listener and strategic thinker. He helped us dissect our organization and find the internal resources to improve our operating systems and our productivity.”
Paul Zeger, Partner
Polaris Pacific, Sales and Marketing
“David was instrumental in helping us structure our two newly merged organizations – Polaris Group and Pacific Marketing Associates. He guided us through a strategic planning process which created a shared vision, a focused set of goals and an implementation plan to track results. The process has enabled us to maintain and grow our position as the leading residential sales and marketing partner for the Bay Area and the West Coast. His deep understanding of the real estate sector combined with his unique set of organizational and people skills helped us create an organizational structure that optimizes the talents and contributions of everyone on our team. David’s contribution has been invaluable.”
Garrett Frakes, Partner
Polaris Pacific, Sales and Marketing
“David quickly and effectively established a common language for our team, focusing on accountability, open exchange, integrity and commitment to the goals, mission, vision and purpose we were creating together. The process and experience was a catalyst for positive change. New and sustainable practices have resulted at every level of the company. A year out from the launch of the process, we continue to grow a professional culture of passionate awareness to a guiding set of principles that inform decisions of every scale.”
Sean Sullivan, President
JS Sullivan Development and Construction
“David’s is gifted in his ability to understand and articulate organizational dynamics and help leaders envision, frame and implement business and organizational initiatives. Few consultants are as deft at pin-pointing the forces that shape daily interactions, decision-making processes and workplace culture or as adept at facilitating effective communication and collaboration to build consensus and achieve key results. His skill at systematic and critical thinking tailored to the needs of each situation makes him a trusted advisor and strategic partner at any table.”
Glenn Isaacson, Founder and CEO
Construction Management Associates
Former Regional Partner, Trammell Crow
“My business partner and I have repeatedly sought David's guidance as a Management Consultant. He's been an invaluable business coach, strategic planner and real estate advisor as we seek to maintain our position as a leading service provider in the wind energy industry. David's insight into our leadership styles, skill sets, communication patterns, culture and organizational structure has provided us with critically needed perspective and tools for meeting the challenges that come with rapid growth and multiple objectives. David is an enormous asset to our company. He's our "go-to" advisor for the toughest issues.”
Chris Bley, Founding Partner
Rope Partner
“I have had the pleasure of working with David for over 15 years and have appreciated his engaging approach to both business and life in general. David is masterful at creating consensus amongst stakeholders with diverse interests and goals. Due to his diverse background he brings a unique perspective to his business endeavors, which enables him to forge new paths and create substantive solutions to business challenges.”
Ann Roulac
Nutiva
“David is a keen business strategist with a strong understanding of the real estate process for development, reinvestment and asset management. His understanding of the critical issues and quick grasp of the potential set of solutions was incredibly helpful and allowed our teams to add significantly greater value to our clients. David brings a clear and thoughtful response to difficult issues. He has an engaging communication style that enables him to connect with and lead teams to better understand and address client concerns and needs.”
Alexander Quinn, Director of Sustainable Economics, Americas Region
AECOM
“Our team hired David to bring a fresh perspective to our business vision, core values, and future directions. David's clear communication style, effective group engagement, personality and experience helped bring out the best in us. The team appreciated his willingness to listen and his guidance to help us focus our vision. I would highly recommend David to any business looking for this kind of support.”
Dan Zimmerman, President and CEO
Dogfish Software