David Johnson

As President, Dave leads the NCF Michigan team in executing our mission to mobilize resources by inspiring biblical generosity. He works with families, individuals, and professional advisors to create a well-planned, intentional strategy for their giving so they can inspire their families, maximize resources, and leave a lasting legacy. Dave also helps ministries and churches serve their givers by providing innovative and tax-smart giving solutions.

Dave is an accomplished executive with extensive experience leading global, high-impact teams with a focus on corporate finance and administration. Before joining NCF in 2023, he served as M&A, Investor Relations, and Business CFO for The Dow Chemical Company and as the Global Treasurer and Vice President of Finance for Owens-Illinois, Inc.

After over 25 years of experience in financial management and client relations in the corporate world, Dave was called by God to direct his expertise to ministry and became the Executive Pastor for Westgate Chapel, a prominent church in Toledo, OH, where he led the administrative functions from 2019-2023.

Dave earned his MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Michigan (Stephen M. Ross School of Business). He is a committed learner, engaging in further graduate education from Stanford Graduate School of Business and Crown College. He is a certified Maxwell Leadership trainer, coach and speaker, and an SDI Certified Facilitator.

In addition to church ministry and discipleship, Dave and his wife, Renee, share a passion for early childhood development ministries. Together they founded and directed Kids 1st Fun House, a school-age childcare program in Midland, Michigan. They are proud parents to four adult children and enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.