Candidate Information:

Dave Schoettmer is the founder of Navigator Management Partners, a management and IT consulting firm specializing in process optimization, organizational change, and enterprise applications for HR, finance, and academic solutions. Since its founding in 2001, Schoettmer has managed the growth of the firm into a key service provider to leading commercial and education & government organizations across the US. The firm has received repeated recognition for its commercial growth, being a Best Place to Work, and its commitment to corporate philanthropy. In 2019 Navigator merged with Avaap, where Schoettmer remains as Board Director.

Mr. Schoettmer holds a BS in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from the University of Dayton, as well as an MBA from The Ohio State University. Individual recognitions include Ohio State’s Young Professional Achievement award and EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year award among others.

Why I Wish to Serve the Sea Pines Community:

Dave Schoettmer is married to Laura, a parent to Greta and Erich, and alpha to two labrador retrievers, Sugar and Augie. We love our time in Sea Pines and are motivated to retain its beauty, the property value for our neighbors, and to keep the local alligator residents away from the pooches(!). Dave ran for election in 2024 and received substantial support. After a board member retirement, he was appointed to the open position and is now running for election.

I hope to continue on the board to advance a new project intended to improve traffic flow and gate operations at the Sea Pines gates. Also, I would like to continue my push to streamline the footprint of ARB to balance the protection of our beautiful sanctuary while also reducing delay, cost, and completion of landscape and building projects.