Dave has spent more than 20 years leading tours to religious and historical sites. Before founding Bountiful Travel, he worked as a guide for several LDS tour operators, developing a reputation for thoughtful teaching, deep scriptural insight, and a relaxed, engaging style.
His passion for teaching began during his time as a missionary, when—echoing the words of Alma—he felt his soul enlarge as he learned from a master teacher of the scriptures. Wanting to help others experience that same spiritual connection, Dave immersed himself in the study of the scriptures, a pursuit he has continued ever since. His academic background includes graduate work toward a Master’s degree in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, with an emphasis in Biblical Hebrew.
Dave approaches scripture with a desire to uncover original intent while making its message meaningful and personal for modern learners. With training in both Ancient Near Eastern and Mesoamerican studies, he enjoys highlighting symbolism, cultural context, and unique insights that bring the scriptures to life.
Known for his laid-back personality and love of people, Dave believes learning should be both meaningful and enjoyable. He has led more than 100 tour groups to Israel and other locations over the past two decades and feels blessed to have had this opportunity. His hope is that his enthusiasm for the scriptures is contagious—and that you’ll join him on one of his journeys.
When he’s not teaching or traveling, Dave enjoys pickleball, cheering on his kids at soccer games, watching sports (especially anything BYU), and hanging out with his wife doing anything.
