He served on the La Crosse Common Council for eight years while the city developed the Bluffland Protection Program with the Conservancy. He has been active in numerous organizations, serving as president of the La Crosse Community Foundation and treasurer for the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra board. Dave has also served on the La Crosse Public Library Board of Trustees, the city planning commission and park board, and currently is a member of the city Economic Development Commission and downtown La Crosse Rotary Club. He enjoys biking the marsh trails in his free time.