David W. Holt

David Holt is a Senior Advisor at the firm, providing strategic guidance on economic development, government affairs, and infrastructure planning. With extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, he assists clients in navigating regulatory, policy, and development challenges.

David has held leadership roles in economic and industrial development, logistics, and public policy, where he has led statewide initiatives, advised on infrastructure projects, and worked closely with government agencies and stakeholders. His background also includes experience in legislative affairs at the state, federal, and local levels, giving him a deep understanding of regulatory processes and business policy.

David’s broad expertise allows him to offer practical, solution-driven counsel to businesses, government entities, and organizations seeking to advance their strategic objectives.

Representative Experience

• Responsible for convincing the General Assembly to develop new messaging for the State of Indiana by increasing the tourism budget from $5 million to $20 million
• Managed the industrial portfolio for AmeriPlex, the industrial park by the Indianapolis Airport and assisted the Indianapolis Airport in the development of World Connect
• Developed, recruited and led the formation of the Conexus Indiana Logistics Council that led to the creation of two statewide and six regional strategic plans that led to all the recommendations of Governor Pence's Blue Ribbon Panel for Transportation
• Successfully led the coalition efforts to pass higher education standards, education accountability, charter and school choice, transition to teaching, Core 40 curriculum and drop out prevention legislation

Professional Associations

• Board Member, Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association
• Board Member, Mid-States Corridor Coalition
• Past Board Member, Indiana Chamber of Commerce
• Past Board Member, Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis
• Past Board Member, Indiana Business Council
• Past Board Member, The Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone
• Past Board Member, Indianapolis Board of Water Works
• Past Board Member, Indiana Professional Standards Board
• Past Board Member, State Workforce Innovation Council
• Past Board Member, School Choice Indiana
• Past Board Member, Hoosiers for Economic Growth
• Past Board Member, Indiana Charter School Association

Civic Involvement

• Member, Knights of Columbus

Awards & Recognitions

• Distinguished Hoosier, State of Indiana, Selected by Governor Mitch Daniels 2012
• Who's Who in Transportation & Logistics, Building Indiana, July/August 2010 and 2011
• Indy's Best and Brightest, Indianapolis Star, September 2006 and 2007
• American Swiss Young Leader, 2006
• Who's Who in Education, Indianapolis Business Journal, September 2002

Education

• M.B.A. in Business, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, 2006
• B.S. in Journalism, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1993

Practices

• Public and Municipal Finance
• Economic Development
• Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
• Government Contracting Services