The library world gained an amazing new professional when David assumed the reins of the Seymour Branch of the Sevier County Library. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in finance from the University of Tennessee, David spent 20 years in the banking industry. Although banking is the most heavily regulated business there is, David really enjoyed his time there. He had the opportunity to work with customers, arranging loans to help them make their dreams come true. Obtaining a loan requires an unending stream of paperwork and documentation, so David certainly has the skills for all the statistical reporting, grant writing, accounting and other components of the business of operating a library. Taking care of customers at the library will be a breeze for him.
David has been the Branch Manager for three years. Collection development is what he enjoys most about his position. Talking with patrons about what they would like to read and what topics they need more information about is a real pleasure to him.The biggest challenge he faces is how to maintain services and a good collection when the library is only 3,500 square feet.
The father of a 19 yeatr old son and a 16 year old daughter, David also has three dogs. His English Bull Dog is the best in the world. His Siberian Husky is the most difficult. He also has a Jack Russell/Pointer mix.
A native of Sevier County, David has played an active role in community affairs. He is a member of the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce. With the Rotary Club, David worked on a project to test local wells for water quality. He also assisted in raising funds for a program in the Phillipines to feed malnourished children and for a project to dig wells in Haiti and Mexico.
A true Vol fan, David enjoyes watching football games. He prefers watching at home rather than going to the stadium. He also enjoyes Nascart racing, golf and snow skiing. A music lover, he can find something he likes in every genre, but listens most to alternative rock.
An early, positive influence on his life was a good friend who lived at the Smoky Mountains Children's Home. His friend was always happy and had a real positive energy about him. Both boys were smart and athletic and enjoyed a healthy competition to run the fastest or make the best grades.
David says this competetion made both of them better.
I am sure David will use the lessons from his education, banking experience, parenting, community involvement and early friendship to make the Seymour Branch Library a thriving community hotspot
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