David is originally from Long Island New York and as of 2013 he is proud to call Arizona home. He joined the City of Glendale in 2016 as part of the Development Services Center. After 3 years of working with potential business owners he learned the many challenges that Small Business face while starting up their own business. David’s move into his next role as Small Business Specialist was a natural fit. He brings over 10 years of construction industry experience to the Economic Development Team. He Graduated in 2000 with a Business Administration Degree from Catawba College and he went back to school in 2009 to obtain a degree in Sustainability from Central Piedmont Community College in North Carolina. He brings key special skills to the team. In his free time David enjoys Photography/Videography and has put those skills to work in his role. David has also become a certified drone pilot which allows him to shoot and edit drone footage for Economic Development Team and other City departments.

Samuel joined the Economic Development team in 2021 and has been with City of Glendale for nearly five years. Prior to joining the Economic Development team he served as a Council Assistant with the City Manager’s Office and as Administrator of Department Support Services in the Field Operations Department. Samuel brings over 15 years of local public service experience from the State and County.

As our Business Support Program Manager, Samuel focuses on workforce development, proactively seeking engagement and outreach opportunities to connect businesses with resources, complex internal reporting, and high-level internal administrative support to the Economic Development team.

He brings vast regional expertise to the team as he is a proud west valley and Glendale native attending local elementary, middle, and high schools here in Glendale. He earned an associates degree in Administration of Justice from Phoenix College and holds his bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Northern Arizona University. He is a big advocate for volunteerism as he previously served with the Special Olympics of Arizona, Big Brothers/Big Sister program, and currently serves as the President of the Glendale Hispanic Network.

She brings over a decade of experience in the areas that support the team's economic development efforts. Her knowledge in the financial sector provides her the skills necessary to navigate the budget and other key operational functions.  

She is passionate about baking and cooking and moved across country to Arizona to be closer to family.