David Brighton

David Brighton has a diverse work history that includes various roles in different industries. David started in 1984 as a Teacher/Coach at Terril Community Schools, teaching science and coaching basketball, baseball, and football. David then moved to Indianola Community Schools in 1987, where they continued teaching and coaching basketball and golf until 2000. From 2000 to 2004, they owned and operated the sporting goods store Sportsman's of Storm Lake, Inc. David went on to serve as the President/CEO of New York Corner Pizza, LLC from 2015 to 2015. In 2016, they became the Executive Director of Your Own United Resources, Inc. In 2017, they became the Athletic Director at St. Mary's Schools, and in 2018, they served as the General Manager at VenueWorks. David also became the Boys' Golf Coach at Iowa City High School in 2018 and the Regional Vice President at the BMW Car Club of America in 2021.

David Brighton has a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Iowa State University, which they acquired between the years 2012 and 2017. Prior to that, they attended Buena Vista University from 1982 to 1983, where they studied Elementary Education and Teaching. Their undergraduate education was completed at Westmar College, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Education from 1977 to 1981.