David Baur

David Baur is a Senior Product Manager at Thrivent since June 2023, following a diverse career in various leadership and consulting roles. Prior to Thrivent, David served as Principal and Senior Consultant at Slalom from August 2018 to May 2023, and as Director at the Urban Land Institute, where contributions focused on strategic planning and organizational growth. David's experience includes self-employment as a Writer and Communications Consultant, achieving publication of outdoor recreation guidebooks, and serving as Senior Process Analyst at Target, leading data-driven resource planning strategies. Earlier positions include Project Manager at Walden University, where a data warehouse project was managed, and research and teaching roles at the University of Illinois at Chicago. David holds a B.A. in Spanish and Economics from Denison University and an M.A. in Political Science from the University of Illinois Chicago.