David Welch

David Welch, CFRE, serves as the Regional Development Manager at Mercy Ships since December 2021, following a role as Development Officer at St. Matthew's House from January 2019 to December 2021. Prior to that, David contributed to donor relations at the Acton Institute as a Donor Relations Assistant from September 2014 to January 2019 and gained customer service experience at Apple as a Family Room Specialist. Early career experiences include positions as Development Assistant at West Michigan Youth for Christ and Operations Coordinator at Samaritan's Purse. David began an internship at the Museum of Science and Industry and held various promotional roles and event support positions, including work with Moody Broadcasting Network and the Saddle and Cycle Club of Chicago. David earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Moody Bible Institute and a Certificate in Engineering from Oakland Technical School.