David McKinney

David serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer for NCF Orlando. David previously retired after serving a 21-year career in the United States Navy, first as a helicopter pilot and flight instructor and then as a public affairs officer.

David has been with NCF Orlando since the start of the pandemic in 2020 serving as a Senior Director of Giver Services & Operations, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer.

During David’s naval career he deployed to the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and the Philippines. He has worked as a strategic advisor and media relations expert with the Navy SEALs, for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon and most recently at the United States Naval Academy and has a long history of operational excellence, leadership and strategic communications.

David received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, an MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA and a master’s degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College in Washington, D.C.

David and his wife Lindsay have three children ranging from ages eight to 13. They attend First Presbyterian Church and love The Christ School.

Contact David at drmckinney@ncfgiving.com.