David was born and raised in Wagram, North Carolina. From there, he went to Scotland High School and completed his general education. He also earned a bachelor's degree in meteorology at North Carolina State University. Actually, double majored in Meteorology with a concentration in bio-meteorology and Enviromental Science with a concentration in air quality while at NC State. Additionally, he received the Michigan Regional Emmy Awards Nomination, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Award, and the Michigan Associated Press Media Editors Award. David has been doing what he does for 26 years. What he loves the most about Mid Michigan is the small towns and people. Each town has its own rich history. Each one is so unique. "Anytime I hear someone say they are bored, I just tell them to take a day trip to anywhere in Mid Michigan. You won't be sorry." David lives in Grand Ledge.
His most interesting assignment: David was the on-air meteorologist for WTVD during the landfall of Hurricane Floyd. Virtually every county in the viewing area was under a flash flood warning, a high wind warning, and many were under tornado warnings and all at the same time. Over 3 feet of rain fell during that hurricane. "I will never forget the devastation it left and the impact it made on me as a person and a meteorologist", said David.