
David was a co-founder of Southport Financial Corporation with Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance in 1986, and President of Southport Asset Management Corporation, managing in excess of $5 Billion USD for financial institutions, regulatory authorities and corporate pension accounts. Prior to that, he was an investment consultant specializing in corporate finance and investment banking. David also served on the staff of the Executive Office of the President, and has been Chairman and/or director of various Banks and financial institutions, foundations and the National Small Business Alliance. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy.