Dave was born in Lorain, Ohio and is an artist with no formal training other than an art class in his Senior year of high school. After graduating from high school Dave attended Ohio State Barber College in Columbus, Ohio where he became and award winning hair stylist.  He became a Master Barber and a member of the International Guest Artist Association. Dave met his wife Peggy in 1975 and they married in 1977. In 1984 he participated in the Ohio Hair Styling Championship winning first place.