Dave has served as our President, Global Batteries & Personal Care and Co-Chief Operating Officer since January of 2007. He joined Spectrum Brands in January of 2006 as President, North America. Prior to joining the company, Dave was President, Rubbermaid Home Products North America at Newell Rubbermaid between 2004 and 2006. From 1999 to 2003 he served as president and chief executive officer of EAS. Between 1997 and 1999 he was president of Brunswick Bicycles, a division of Brunswick Corporation. Earlier in his career, Dave was president of OMC International, a division of Outboard Marine Corporation and held positions as a sales and marketing executive at a variety of companies, including Wilson Sporting Goods. Dave holds an undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University, and masters of journalism and masters in business administration degrees from Northwestern University. |