Dave Davis began his career as a professional lobbyist and consultant in 2007. He has served as the President of several trade associations, including the Utah Food Industry Association and the Utah Retail Merchants Association. In this capacity, he has been the chief lobbyist and spokesperson for the retail industry in Utah.

During his time at the Capitol, Dave has been at the forefront of numerous significant legislative battles, including the “beer wars” and internet sales taxation. Dave has successfully navigated complex legislative issues for Fortune 10 clients, as well as “mom and pop” businesses that required legislative changes to remain in business.

Before founding Davis Strategies & Consulting Group, Dave spent over a decade as the VP of Human Resources and Chief Legal Counsel for Associated Food Stores, a regional wholesaler and retailer in the Intermountain West.

Dave graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Political Science in 1994 and from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark School of Law in 1997. Dave’s institutional knowledge and legal background enable him to provide winning strategies that maximize results for his clients.

Dave and his wife, Kerri, reside in Draper, Utah, and have three daughters, three sons-in-law, and two grandchildren.