Dearest Peter, Hana, Misha, Tommy, and Melissa – David was a wonderful colleague and friend to us at the GSB. He was our go-to person because we could always rely on him for an honest answer, and to be so encouraging of our efforts. When the Career Management Center was thinking of implementing a new recruiting procedure, David was THE first person we called because he always provided us with a balanced perspective – representing the needs of the recruiters while also being empathic to the needs of the students. He always gave us the confidence to move forward, and helped us to do the right thing. When the MBA Admissions Office needed interviewers, David was THE perfect person because he was a tough interviewer, and because he had an incredible warmth and compassion that made the applicants feel good about themselves and about their potential to do great things. When the Center for Leadership Development and Research needed alumni to participate in the MBA Executive Challenge, once again David devoted his time to the role plays with his fellow alumni, and gave critical but helpful feedback to the MBA students with his characteristic warm humor, charm, and engaging smile. I personally am grateful to David, for so graciously meeting with one of our Sloan Fellows and eventually hiring him. David in all his humility said that the new hire brought luster to the team, when when we all know that it was our Sloan who hit the jackpot to have the opportunity to work with David. My fondest memories of David revolve around playing bridge at his house when he was a student. I use the word “play” very loosely, as I was the novice in the group. David was the best teacher, and ever so kind and patient as I tried to understand the bidding process and how best to play my hand. I can still hear David’s encouraging words – “Marie, don’t worry. You’re doing fine. You’ll get better the more you practice.” And in the years since David graduated, whenever we exchanged emails or phone calls, we shared a chuckle about our bridge games. Maya Angelou once said, “People may not remember the things you say or do, but they will remember the way you make them feel.” David has touched so many of our lives – we are blessed for having known him.