Dave Fountaine
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Resident Of Wildwood Since: 2021
Year Appointed To City Commission: 2025 (sworn in January 2026)
Additional Offices/Positions Held:
- Wildwood Utility Dependent District Board of Supervisors
- Villages Homeowners Advocates (VHA), executive vice president
- Take Stock in Children, mentor
- Wildwood Wildcat Booster Club, member
- Operation Bless Wildwood. member
Notable Awards/Honors:
- Certified as Senior Professional in Human Resource Management (SPHR)
- Retired US Army officer with 23 years of service
Favorite Place/Thing in Wildwood: Spending time in the various parks (Lake Deaton, MLK and Oxford), walking and talking to others, and sharing positive thoughts!
What Makes Wildwood Special? The caring nature of so many of its residents and the dedication of city employees to make this the best place possible to live.
Current Priorities as Commissioner: Engaging with as many members of the community as possible, understanding the community's needs and concerns, and working with the commission to address issues efficiently and effectively; meeting current needs while managing responsible growth to provide affordable housing and good-paying jobs that help keep future generations enjoying Wildwood.
Current Term Expires: December 2026
Education:
- Ph.D., Education, Capella University
- Graduate, U.S. Army Command & General Staff College
- M.A. Special Studies (Human Resource Management), State University of New York, College at Fredonia
- B.S., Business Administration, State University of New York, College at Fredonia
Current Career: Adjunct professor, Southern New Hampshire University, Strayer University
Prior Career(s): Retired U.S. Army officer (23 years service), municipal manager, performance improvement consultant for several Fortune 500 companies
Personal/Family Info: Married with two sons (one is a Wildwood police officer) and one wonderful granddaughter
Hobbies: Playing golf, exercising, and going on cruises
Favorite Musical Artists: Billy Joel, Darius Rucker
