David enters his 13th season as Lions owner after taking over the franchise in January 1997. In 2008, the Lions enjoyed their most successful season since David’s acquisition of the club, surpassing the 300,000-mark in attendance for the first time since 1991.

A former owner of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, David has also served as the chair of the CFL’s Board of Governors and the CFL's interim commissioner from March 2002 to November 2002.

David’s success in business quickly translated to the gridiron as the Lions captured the Grey Cup in 2000. His unfettered dedication to the success of the Lions organization paid off once more in 2006 as the club captured its fifth Grey Cup championship.

David began his business career with the General Motors Acceptance Corporation in Hamilton, before advancing on to London Life Insurance. In 1969, he acquired William Orlick Limited, which subsequently became Orlick Industries Limited, a leading auto parts manufacturer.

David was inducted into the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction in 1998 and received an Honorary Doctorate from McMaster University in 2000 in recognition of his contributions to the city of Hamilton. He was also the founding chairman of Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities Inc., which includes the Hamilton Convention Centre, Hamilton Place and Copps Coliseum. In April 2004, David was awarded the United Trophy Manufacturing Ltd. Sport Volunteer of the Year Award.

In 2007, David was inducted into the McMaster University Sports Hall of Fame as a Builder and was also awarded the 2007 Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association Appreciation Award for outstanding philanthropic and community service to the business community.

David currently resides in Burlington, Ontario with his wife Nancy.