Dave Masters
Senior Strategist
My professional journey has always focused on caring for some of the most important life needs of others. This is my mindset and approach as a Chief Strategy Consultant: to truly understand my client’s needs, goals, concerns & aspirations; for themselves, their families and their businesses.
A little about me – I served six years in the United States Marine Corps Reserves while going to college. My professional career began in personal training & management for 24 Hour Fitness. My accomplishments there led to my being recruited into residential real estate lending in the early days of the 2000’s boom. Through professional networking I created opportunities for myself in commercial real estate lending. By 2007 I was vice-president for commercial real estate lending for a mortgage company I had a substantial role in growing from startup to nationwide with over $1 Billion in funded loans. Following the Great Recession I grew organically into the role of Chief Strategist for small to medium sized businesses, with a focus on startups and turn-arounds. Over time those experiences lead me to my focus today in the middle-market M&A space.
Outside of my business life I am an ambassador for the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce. I am also a leader for the Chamber’s Veterans & Military Affairs Committee; I’m a proud graduate, and active alumnus, of Scottsdale Leadership.
Personally, I am a passionate foodie! I love to grill on my zero-tech smoker, host family gatherings, run, workout, swim, camp, snowboard and generally be outside as much as I can. During football season you can find me with my closest friends rooting for the 49ers!
A little about me – I served six years in the United States Marine Corps Reserves while going to college. My professional career began in personal training & management for 24 Hour Fitness. My accomplishments there led to my being recruited into residential real estate lending in the early days of the 2000’s boom. Through professional networking I created opportunities for myself in commercial real estate lending. By 2007 I was vice-president for commercial real estate lending for a mortgage company I had a substantial role in growing from startup to nationwide with over $1 Billion in funded loans. Following the Great Recession I grew organically into the role of Chief Strategist for small to medium sized businesses, with a focus on startups and turn-arounds. Over time those experiences lead me to my focus today in the middle-market M&A space.
Outside of my business life I am an ambassador for the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce. I am also a leader for the Chamber’s Veterans & Military Affairs Committee; I’m a proud graduate, and active alumnus, of Scottsdale Leadership.
Personally, I am a passionate foodie! I love to grill on my zero-tech smoker, host family gatherings, run, workout, swim, camp, snowboard and generally be outside as much as I can. During football season you can find me with my closest friends rooting for the 49ers!
