David Pittenger

David Pittenger is a seasoned executive who has helped various non-profit organizations grow through strategic thinking and teamwork, successful fundraising and earned revenue development. Much of his professional career was with the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland where he held various positions, including 15 years as the chief executive. He has also participated in the planning efforts of other non-profits where he was a board member, such as Blue Water Baltimore and the Waterfront Partnership.

Since leaving the Aquarium in 2011, he has worked for the Ocean Conservancy on ocean trash issues and has served as the interim executive director for the FreeState Legal Project. Mr. Pittenger is also a council member (consultant) for the Gerson Lehrman Group and has done planning assignments with groups considering building public attractions. He is an associate consultant for Maryland Nonprofits and is working part-time for the Mental Health Association of Maryland. He has also dedicated countless volunteer hours as a board member for Tuerk House.

Mr. Pittenger is a graduate of Baltimore’s Leadership Program, Cornell University, and the University of Pennsylvania.