David was born in 1982 in Anderson Indiana. He attended Anderson University and earned a bachelors degree in Film/Cinema Production. After graduation, David worked as a freelance camera operator and director of photography for commercial and broadcast TV productions. In 2012, he co-founded Tilt23 Studios (formerly The Story Shop) with business partner and creative collaborator Luke Renner. The company serves a variety of clients as well as producing their own independent projects, including the documentary "What Lies Inside." David serves as a director, producer and director of photography and leads operations at Tilt23 Studios.
David lives in Indiana with his wife and two children.