David Pack

Adjunct Faculty, College of Business & Leadership


David Pack, Ph.D. is an executive and entrepreneur in real estate, vending, distribution, day spas, entertainment and media industries with experience as CEO, COO, CVO, VP, president, managing partner, director and equity consultant. He was CEO and Director of Education of DEV Studios, Inc., which he helped fund and found.

Dr. Pack is a professor for numerous colleges and universities, teaching Business, Communication, Exercise Science, Ethics, Government, History, English and Fine Arts at Associate, Bachelor, Master and Doctorate levels. He is a dissertation chair and committee member, mentoring students through their doctoral work to receive DBA, Ed.D. and Ph.D. degrees.  Dr. Pack has received numerous Teacher of the Year awards from numerous entities.

David earned five Associate degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, General Studies Arts and General Studies Science; a Bachelor degree in Communications and Public Relations; a Master degree in Public Administration; and a Doctorate degree in Business Administration, graduating with academic honors incident to all degrees.

His public-sector post-doctoral certificates include Leadership, Negotiation and High-quality Decision Analysis from Stanford University, and Non-profit Governance, Management and Performance Measurement from Harvard Business School, receiving full scholarships for his work-service study.

Additional post-doctoral certificates include Business Plan Formulation, Assessment and Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Impressionist Art History from Oxford University in Cambridge, and Performing Arts Industry Essentials from New York University.

David teaches for numerous faith-based universities, helping to fund and found Mount Liberty College, and he serves on the Marriott School of Management Institute of Public Policy and Ethics board. 

Education:
  • AS in Political Science, AA in General Studies, AS in General Studies, AS in Sociology, and AS in Psychology from Salt Lake Community College
  • BA in Communication and Public Relations from Weber State University
  • MPA in Public Administration from Brigham Young University
  • PhD in Business Administration
Research Interests:
  • Human Relations
  • Business Plans
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Education
Professional Affiliations/Service:
  • Jordan Hills Elementary School, PTA President & Community Council Member
  • West Hills Middle School, PTSA President & Community Council Vice-Chair
  • Copper Hills High School, PTSA President & Community Council Member
  • Copper Hills High School, Men’s & Women’s Tennis Teams Head Coach
  • Utah Parent Teacher Association, Council Nominating Committee Member
  • Serve To Be Free, Board of Directors Member & COO
  • Mount Liberty College, Board of Directors Member & Director of Development & Advancement
  • Brigham Young University Romney Institute of Public Policy & Ethics, Advisory Board Member
  • Hale Centre Theatre, Board of Directors Member
  • Empress Theatre, Board of Directors Chairman
  • Oquirrh Hills Performing Arts Alliance, Board of Directors Chairman
  • Babcock Performing Readers, Board of Directors Chairman & President
  • The Living Planet Aquarium, Board of Directors Chairman
  • Alpine Acres Home Owners Association, President
  • McGruff House National Crime Prevention Council, Area Lead
  • United States Professional Tennis Association, Ambassador
  • Boy Scouts of America, Board of Review Chairman
  • American Youth Soccer Association, Volunteer Coach
  • Destiny Norton Recovery Team, Route Lead 
  • Sletta Trust Association, Board of Directors Secretary
  • Utah Tennis Association, Clinician & Volunteer
  • Granite High School Reunion Committee, Co-Chairperson
  • Community Care Carpool, Organizer & Driver
  • Pioneer Day Annual Community Party, Producer
  • Haunted Yard Utah Food Bank Annual Fundraiser, Volunteer
  • National Anthem Volunteer Performer
Courses Taught:
  • BUSA 311
  • BUSA 505
  • BUSA 665
  • BUSA 685 Capstone Advisor