With over 45 years of business experience, including banking, marketing, and over 30 years in insurance and risk management. David currently consults part-time on special projects for Ollis/Akers/Arney.

David served as president and CEO of Akers & Arney from 1987 to 2015 and executive vice president and chief operating officer of Ollis/Akers/Arney from July 1, 2015 until December 31, 2018, after the consolidation of Ollis and Co. and Akers & Arney. He retired from full-time employment on December 31, 2018.

David is a graduate of Branson High School, College of the Ozarks, and completed his master’s program at Central Missouri State University. David has been a highly visible community leader in the Branson area and has served as chairman of the board of the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, president of Branson Hollister Noon Rotary Club, president and chairman of Downtown Branson Betterment Association, chairman of the Boys and Girls Club of the Ozarks, Cox Hospital trustee and currently serves on the board of Skaggs Foundation, the advisory board of The Shepherd of the Hills Humane Society and the advisory board of the Boys and Girls Club of the Ozarks.