Based in Nashville, Tennessee, and with over 30 years of developing the profitability and efficiency of repair shops, Dave combines his experience as a bodyshop owner with his expertise gained and at some of America’s leading collision repair organisations as founder of Elite Body Shop Solutions.

An expert writer and keynote speaker, Dave has inspired international audiences and helped thousands improve their businesses and quality of life with his leadership development and business coaching expertise. Having earned his stripes in the industry – by launching a successful bodyshop in his early 20s, having it almost fail, then learning from the school of hard knocks what it would take to find his passion for the industry again, Dave’s wisdom can help independent bodyshops at any stage of their life realise their true potential.