David was born and raised in Utah. He studied Management at the University of Utah, after which he served 6 ½ years in the US Air Force Medical Corp in areas including South Dakota, California and the Philippines. He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He graduated from the University of Utah PA School. He has worked in Family Practice for over 30 years. He has been a member of the UAPA/NP Snowbird CME conference for 28 years. He works part time for Larry Miller Sports at the Energy Solutions Arena and the Utah Jazz and has for over 30 years.
In his spare time David loves to garden, golf, and fish. He and his wife Julie have 9 children and 22 grandchildren.