Dave’s parents fled socialist Cuba in 1961 and immigrated to the United States in search of a better life and the American dream. He is a self-made American entrepreneur, investor and producer.

For over twenty years, Dave has focused on private equity investing in complex situations. His key investment strategy is acquiring attractively valued and under managed non-core business units from global corporations that can benefit from a hands-on operational approach.

Dave was the executive producer and instrumental partner with the World War II Foundation in the establishment of the “Major Dick Winters Monument” located at St. Marie du Mont, France, dedicated and unveiled on June 6, 2012. He was Executive Producer for eight movies and two music festivals.

Dave earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and an M.B.A. from the University of Miami. IN 2009, FIU recognized Dave as the first ever double Living Scholar donor, providing scholarships to four FIU student athletes. In 2011, FIU’s Athletic Department announced exclusive 5-year naming rights for the Panther Football team’s home field called “Alfonso Field at FIU Stadium.”