David is a proud graduate of the University of Arizona, holding a B.A. in Secondary Education/Social Studies. He has been married to his wife Jessie for nearly 30 years, and they have two sons. They've lived in Southern Arizona for nearly 25 years. David is engaged in his local educational community where he sits on the Board for Veritas Christian Community School. He is a member of the ELKS Lodge #2065, a committed martial artist, and is the Chairman of Tai Shin Ki Do Martial Arts System founded by Hanshi Barnes.

He is a passionate fighter for veterans, first responders and businesses.

Some of his most recent awards include- -2024 Stand for Children Arizona Legislative Champion, for your work with Arizona's youth -2023 Friend Family Award, The Arizona Family Project -2023 Arizona Center for Rural Leadership, Civic Impact Award -2023 Arizona Technology Council Legislator of the Year -2023 Arizona Bio Industries Trailblazer Award -2022 Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers Legislator of the Year -2021 Appreciation of Unwavering Support, Arizona State Troopers Association -2021 Champion of Arizona's Children, Vail School District -2021 Senator of the Year, Arizona Technology Council -2021 Arizona Rock Product Association Legislator of the Year -2020 Legislator of the Year - Health System Alliance of Arizona -2020 Senator of the Year - Arizona Technology Council -2020 Friend of the Family - The Arizona Family Project -Conservative Achievement Award - The American Conservative Union Foundation -Cactus League Baseball Association Hall of Fame Board of Trustees - Board Member -NFIB The Voice of Small Business - Guardian of Small Business -Hero of the Taxpayer - Americans for Prosperity -2019 Family Champion Award - Center for Arizona Policy -2019 Legislator of the Year - Arizona Fairs Association -2016 The Copper Shield Award - Unified Arizona Veterans & Arizona Hall of Fame Society