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Dave has worked as a comic book colorist, a children’s book salesperson, a strawberry picker, and a freelance window dresser. A BA in art from Houghton College was followed by a rewarding gig in journalism as staff artist at an independently owned, community active .

Dave joined Houghton’s public relations staff as graphic artist and college photographer. He co-taught a course with legendary sociology professor Richard B. Perkins, thus becoming infected with a love for the classroom. Dave completed an MFA in Computer Graphics Design and was an adjunct at various  before joining Houghton’s communication faculty in 2006.

Dave’s research and creative exploits are in digital video and personal media, especially media distributed online in a way that amplifies voices traditionally excluded from public discourse. ,Ìý, and the ever-expanding universe of person-centered mass communication remain driving passions. He’s written a chapter in a  and shared his ideas at .

Dave’s wife Lori Huth is a faculty colleague, and they’ve just begun raising a daughter. Dave enjoys ,Ìýhiking, devouring the novels of , admiring the films of , and exploring religious faith with members of his . Dave also has been known to appreciate the occasional slice of gourmet . You can follow Dave’s creative muse at .