About Dave Eggers
James David Eggers
Age: |
51 |
Born: |
June 2, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri - Shortly after his birth, Dave’s parents moved to South America and he had the opportunity to “grow up” in Guatemala and Peru. He has a great respect for the Latin culture and speaks fluent Spanish |
Education: |
Bachelor of Science- Civil Engineering from Duke University Master’s in Business Administration- Finance/Marketing – University of Pittsburgh |
Married: |
5 years to Becky Eggers |
Children: |
2 stepchildren - Emily Stone (Washington, DC) and Ryan Stone (New Port Richey |
From 1979 to 1984, Dave worked as a Strategic Planner and Operations Manager for US Steel and National Steel. He relocated to Florida in 1984 and worked as a Commercial Realtor for Grubb & Ellis. In 1988 he opened his own real estate office, Centerpointe Realty and is celebrating his 20th year in the commercial real estate business. |
Dave was elected to the Dunedin City Commission in 2003. He is currently completing his second term as a city commissioner. Dave’s passion for service started as early as high school where he formed the Honor Committee recognizing top academic achievements. Dave continued his community service while in college and quickly established himself as a leader in Dunedin more than twenty years ago. Throughout his years in Dunedin, Dave has been dedicated to service and following are just a few of the committees and organizations he has been involved with:
- Current Vice Chairman Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Current Chairman LCB-Subcommittee for MPO-Transportation Disadvantaged
- Current Vice Chairman of the Board of Mease Manor
- Member Florida Gulf Coast Association of Realtors
- Board of Adjustment and Appeals
- Board of Finance
- Past Chairman of the Board-Dunedin Chamber of Commerce
- Former School Board Liaison
- Former Scottish Games Committee Liaison
- Charter Member of Friends of the Island Parks
- Formed the City Youth Advisory Committee
- Welcome Home of military service personnel
- Responsible for the Purple Heart Memorial
- Social Member of Dunedin Golf Club
- Dunedin Historical Society
- Dunedin Fine Arts Center
- Friends of the Library
- Member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Hobbies/Interests
Dave coached for Dunedin National Little League (now Greater Dunedin Little League) for over 14 years. He coached the 1995 Dunedin National Senior Team, which won the World Series, as well as the 2001 Dunedin Big League Team which came in 3rd at the World Series.
Dave also enjoys his time as a Little League Umpire (2006-present). For the past two years, Dave has been umpiring for the local little league and the Southern Umpires Association.
Dave is an avid sports fan. In addition to his love for local athletics, he follows the Duke Blue Devils, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Tampa Rays.
