The US Internet Industry Association is the primary US trade association for Internet commerce, content and connectivity. At the request of leading companies in the online services industry in 1994, David chartered the Association of Online Professionals to represent the industry in Washington, DC. With the growth of the Internet as the primary online venue, AOP became the US Internet Industry Association in 1999. David earned a bachelor of science degree in applied science (physics and chemistry) from the University of Iowa. He holds an MBA in executive management from Kent State University.