As Chief Architect for the state, David has organizational responsibility for construction project management and technical services for the state’s $1.4B construction program and oversees plan review for the state’s $3B in active municipal school grants. David is responsible for developing and monitoring design and quality standards for new and renovated construction and participates in selecting AEC consultants for the state. David has been a consistent advocate for sustainability and decarbonization throughout his career. The Chief Architect is the State’s interface with the AEC industry. In addition to his role as Chief Architect, David is the Director of Operational and Process Planning within DAS and is the DAS Sustainability Officer.

David graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, and from the University of Connecticut with a Master of Public Administration. David was in private practice for 27 years prior to joining the state government as Chief Architect in 2013. He is noted for his historic preservation expertise and has been active in the architectural community nationally and in Connecticut, volunteering at AIA Connecticut and AIA National. David served for 14 years on the Connecticut Architectural Licensing Board (ALB) where he was appointed Chair in 2017 by Governor Malloy. David received the 2019 Public Service award from AIA / CT, acknowledging decades of participation within his community and the broader design profession. David was awarded Fellowship in AIA in 2020.