David landed in Nashville in 1976, fresh out of grad school with a MA in Architectural History, and began working with the Metro Historical Commission helping revitalize historic neighborhoods. He went from there to marketing, spending twenty-five years concepting, designing, and writing cool stuff for all sorts of clients – helping them identify their unique brands and promote their products and services. Eventually this lead to real estate – wrapping in-depth experience of the city, an ability to promote and sell, and a concern for people and community into a client-focused, house-positive real estate practice.
All along the way, properly made cocktails have been both a guiding light and a solace. Properly done, adult drinking is one of the most civilizing activities known to humankind–promoting relaxation, conversation, and camaraderie in that delectable hour before dinner.