David was born and raised in Miami, and spent his entire life active in water sports above and below the water, allowing him to witness the stresses our local bay, coral reefs, and overall waterways have experienced over the past 45 years. He is involved with Miami Waterkeeper to help make a difference for the betterment of our South Florida water- based economy and community where we all live, work, and play, for both present and future generations. David is Executive Director of Uniesse Marine Group, LLC a manufacturer of luxury yachts, and Founder, Executive Director of Encina Development Group, LLC.