Dave Allston

During Dave’s 22 years in consulting, and his additional six years in industry, he has demonstrated a thoughtful, multidimensional approach to problem solving and developing plans, organizational structures, and processes that promote alignment and growth within both Fortune 500 companies and private interests. Dave’s specialties include: M&A due diligence and integration planning, the design and implementation of culture-building plans, and the delivery of large, complex, technology solutions, including the development and execution of IT strategies, the transition to outsourced providers, the management of technology vendors, and the implementation of ERP systems. Dave has broad industry experience with specific depth in the utilities, financial services, energy, and healthcare industries.

Prior to joining Thought Ensemble, Dave was a senior partner with management consulting firm Sendero. Dave’s additional consulting experience was gained while working at Accenture (Andersen Consulting) and Tactica Technology Group. His industry experience was gained while serving in IT leadership positions at TXU Corporation and WinningHabits/Matria Healthcare. Dave holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin. He serves the community as a Board member and Executive Committee member for The Family Place – a nonprofit dedicated to empowering victims of family violence by providing safe housing, counseling, and skills that create independence while building community engagement and advocating for social change to stop family violence.

Dave is passionate about family and friends, great food and wine, sports, and helping others.