About Us

David Hunter, owner and president of David Hunter Associates, Inc., is a seasoned and respected professional. He has directed and participated in hundreds of leadership development, strategic planning and corporate restructuring projects throughout the United States and in the Middle East. During more than 25 years in the healthcare industry, David has worked closely with children's hospitals, healthcare systems, academic medical centers, general community hospitals, and other health organizations.

Beginning his consulting career with a leading New York company, David has since held senior positions with several firms. He also has seen the executive suite from an insider’s perspective. He served as Vice President Strategic Planning at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle and earlier in his career, as Associate Director of the Hospital of the Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

After completing his undergraduate work at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, David earned a Master of Hospital Administration from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He is certified as a corporate coach by Corporate Coach University and as a behavior, values, and attributes analyst by Target Training International.

David’s community service includes a Board position at Emerald Heights, a continuing care retirement community in Redmond, WA; and a variety of activities at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, WA. He is a member of the American Hospital Association; Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development; Forum for Healthcare Strategists; and the International Association for Coaches.

David draws from a group of professional associates when client needs require added skills or staff to complete a project.