David is the Executive Director of the International Association of Interviewers (IAI) and a staff instructor at Wicklander-Zulawski& Associates, Inc. Both groups are based in Aurora, Illinois.
The IAI aims to empower professionals in interviewing and investigative fields by offering ethical and practical training, resources, and community support. It is committed to professional advancement by providing top-level training and certification, including the Certified Forensic Interviewer designation—the standard of elite expertise. The IAI supports advancing the field of investigative interviewing through research and developing ethical, innovative interviewing methods.
With nearly 35 years in the retail sector, David has held executive roles in best-in-class organizations like DICK’S Sporting Goods, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Macy’s Inc. Starting as a store detective; he has navigated through diverse field and corporate positions, steering corporate security, executive protection, investigations, and strategic asset protection initiatives in North America, Europe, and Aisa.
David's industry influence extended through his past participation with RILA's Asset Protection Leaders Council and the National Retail Federation LP Council. David continues to serve on the boards of the Loss Prevention Foundation, Loss Prevention Research Council, Loss Prevention Magazine, and Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
His academic credentials include a B.S. in Industrial/Commercial Security from York College of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. David is a Certified Forensic Interviewer and holds the Loss Prevention Certified designation.
Beyond his professional pursuits, David finds joy in family time, reading, fly fishing, trap shooting, backpacking, running, obstacle course racing, and indulging in his favorite foods, particularly BBQ, tacos, and pizza.