As a senior executive search consultant with Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Dave Griffore brings an extensive knowledge of higher education, rooted in his previous work in college and university athletics. In his current role, he is responsible for outreach to potential candidates, presenting candidates for review to search committees, supporting the interview process, referencing finalists, and ensuring clients achieve successful search closure. Dave has experience as the director of athletics and campus recreation for Johnson & Wales University – North Miami; the associate director of athletics and head swim coach at Emory & Henry College; and a NCAA Division 1 swim coach at Penn State, UW-Milwaukee, and Eastern Michigan University. Throughout his career, he has managed teams of over 50 full time and part time employees as well as student assistants. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of New Mexico and his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University.