David Quirk
President
DLB Associates

David is a forward-thinking entrepreneur and a master strategist who specializes in tackling complex problems in the built environment. With over 25 years’ experience in various capacities within the mission-critical industry, he has demonstrated exceptional skill and expertise. As a licensed Professional Engineer in more than 40 states, A certified Energy Manager, and a LEED Accredited Professional, David is widely recognized as a leader in the field. He has held the position of Chair of ASHRAE TC9.9 and has served as a voting member of multiple industry technical committees. Through authoring hundreds of papers, co-authoring several books and delivering over 100 presentations on various building industry topics, David has established himself as an influential figure in the sector. At DLB, David initiated the establishment of the company’s Smart Technology Contracting and Software departments nearly a decade ago. In 2019, he was appointed Managing Principal and successfully navigated the company through significant challenges, including the pandemic, major organizational changes, and a shift to a fully virtual environment. Under his leadership, DLB expanded into new services and experienced tremendous growth, increasing its size nearly threefold in just three years through his collaborative efforts with is partner Neil. As the President and CEO, David is driving technology innovation and disruption to propel the company and the industry towards a software-defined future.