Dave Optiz is the Senior Director of Mission Services of Embrace Living Communities. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing volunteer programs, public relations and marketing activities and strategic church and mission relationships, ensuring these constituents feel welcomed in further providing service to our residents and communities.

Over his career, Dave has gained 36 years of housing and marketing experience to help further Embrace Living Communities’ mission and services.

Dave is a consecrated UCC Diakonal Minister and also holds the following certifications: tax credit specialist and aging service professional fellow.