David Burdo has a career with over 18 years of leadership and law practice in nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Most recently, David has worked with multiple nonprofit organizations, focusing on developing high-performing teams, maintaining a culture that promotes collaboration and growth, and providing strategic direction on all operations and activities. 

A Kalamazoo native, David received a degree in Business Finance from Butler University, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law. Following 9 years of practice as an attorney, David more recently served as both the Director of Membership and Marketing, including a period as Interim Executive Director, at the Tri-Cities Family YMCA. During this time, he directed numerous membership marketing campaigns resulting in substantial growth in membership and program participation. David also prioritized collaborating with other local organizations to address the needs of the community in numerous programs focused on healthy living. Following his time at the YMCA, David was the Executive Director at Gracious Grounds, overseeing substantial organizational growth in both capacity and fund development, as well as the introduction of a grant-funded Wraparound Services Program, which connected community members and their families with educational, wellness, and social resources within the local community. 

Since leaving Gracious Grounds, David has acted as a long-term consultant for Homes Giving Hope, providing them with executive-level support and leadership.  The focus of David’s consulting has included executive leadership coaching, transition planning, and board development, along with assisting clients with their legal needs through by-law & policy development, review, and updates to ensure best practices and legal compliance.

As a big believer in strengthening our community through volunteerism, David has been an active member of the Tri-Cities Kiwanis Club, serves on the Board of Directors with the Kenzie’s Be Cafe and Dunegrass Healing LLC, is a former board member for the People Center, coaches youth hockey with the Lakeshore Junior Lumberjacks, and is a graduate of the Grand Haven Chamber of Commerce Leadership Connect.