Dave was born in the early 50’s in Moscow, ID, and grew up on his family’s farm, attending Genesee schools with a 2 year stint at a Catholic boarding school. Dave attended Oregon State University and graduated with a B. S. in Mathematics. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force, and served 4 years at Eglin AFB, FL. Dave was born “again” in Fort Walton Beach, FL, in August 1977, shortly after marrying the love of his life, Mary Newsome. Dave & Mary moved back to Genesee in 1979 where he began farming with his Dad and brother, and joined Trinity Baptist Church in Moscow, ID. He was ordained as a deacon, then later as an elder. Dave has served as a Sunday School teacher and director, as well as on pastor search committees, building committees, with the AWANA program, and missions committee. Dave also served as the building director of the current Trinity Baptist facility in Moscow.

In addition to farming and building a church building, Dave has worked for the county assessor and for the University of Idaho. Dave & Mary are retired, and continue to live on the family farm. They have 2 adult children and 3 grandchildren.