Dave Davia is the President and CEO of Colorado Concern, an alliance of top business executives with a mission of enhancing the Centennial State’s business climate.  The organization sees Denver as the state’s reputational center.

Dave is a passionate leader with a diverse background in public and private organizations. He has a strong track record of accomplishments in strategic partnerships, government relations, coalition building, business and legislative analysis, collective bargaining, public policy, and association management.

Previously, Dave Davia served as the CEO and EVP of the Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, a nationally recognized leader in trade organizations. In this role he founded the Western States College of Construction, an employer-sponsored accredited training program that prepares workers in four states for lucrative careers in several construction trades, addressing a significant gap in the workforce. Prior to joining these prestigious organizations, Dave worked in a senior program/project management role in banking operations and IT. Additionally, Dave served as an elected official with the City of Westminster in the role of City Councilor and served on the Economic Development Authority, the Redevelopment Authority, and the Human Services Board.

A passionate champion of children and families, Dave has also served on several charitable non-profit organizations’ boards. Additionally, Dave has served in many roles for the Denver Archdiocese. Dave is a 5th -generation Colorado native whose current home is located a mile away from where his great-great-grandparents first settled in the 1880’s. Dave considers himself fortunate to be married to Kathleen, his talented and enterprising wife who is a successful small business owner; together, they are raising their son, Rocco.

A true thought leader with a reputation for keen political and legislative acumen, Dave is regarded as a stellar networker, collective bargainer, and coalition builder who positively influences legislative outcomes on behalf of the organizations he represents.