Executive Leadership

Dave was the founding or re-founding executive for four organizations: the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Livable City, San Francisco Transit Riders, and the California Bicycle Coalition. Francisco. Each is thriving today, making a powerful impact on public policy.

Build a powerful organization. Whether you’re starting a new organization or need to revive one, Dave’s experience can help you choose the most effective organizational model and get you set up with strong leadership.

  • What is the right positioning of your organization in the ecosystem of advocacy nonprofits and businesses in your community?

  • Who can you bring into the fold to provide diverse leadership to improve the “word of mouth” reputation of your organization?

  • What’s the long-term plan? How will you sustain a powerful organization while executing your mission?

Dave founded the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition whose team won a 6-5 vote at the Board of Supervisors to transform Valencia Street from a freeway overflow route into one of the best bike routes in the city.