University of Tulsa – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting Major
David serves as Managing Director of Gatewood Tax & Accounting, bringing over 30 years of leadership in public accounting, corporate finance, and operational strategy. His depth of experience and forward-looking leadership were instrumental in launching Gatewood’s Tax & Accounting service line in the fall of 2025, expanding the firm’s ability to serve clients with comprehensive, integrated solutions.
His career includes serving as CFO for both Introba Inc., a $160M international engineering and technology design firm, and Ross & Baruzzini, Inc., a $60M engineering and technology design firm. In these roles, he led financial integrations, developed advanced forecasting and operational analysis models, and drove improvements in cash flow, reporting, and strategic decision-making.
Earlier in his career, David was a Partner and Managing Director at several local, regional, and national public accounting firms, providing audit, tax, and consulting services to companies with revenues up to $400M across industries such as construction, manufacturing, financial services, and professional service firms. He is a seasoned business advisor, known for guiding mergers and acquisitions, streamlining financial operations, and serving as a trusted strategic partner to business owners.
David resides in St. Louis and enjoys applying his analytical and leadership skills both professionally and in his personal pursuits. His decades of experience, combined with a practical, results-oriented approach, position him as a key leader in expanding Gatewood’s business services to better serve clients’ tax and accounting needs.
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