Dave

Dave is founder and executive director of Cornerstone Safety Group. He has a risk management master’s degree from Norwich University, has spent the past 29 years in domestic and international travel operations, and has advised more than 80 organizations in risk management practices and training. Dave is also the co-chair of the Gap Year Association’s Standards and Accreditation Committee and actively participates as a board and safety committee member with adult and youth travel organizations.

Before starting Cornerstone, Dave was the vice president of health, safety and risk management at some of the largest travel organizations, helped manage thousands of incidents of all severity types, and even started an independently owned consulting firm. Dave is often relied upon as an industry expert and mentor speaking at several conferences annually.