David Goodroe

President/CEO, Designs for Living

David created Designs for Living in 1989 in order to fill a gap he saw in the marketplace–high quality building and remodeling products and services combined with dedicated customer-service. A distinguished member of the home construction community for more than three decades, David’s service to his community is evidenced by the many non-profit boards upon which he has served and currently serves.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

• President of Designs for Living, 1989 – present
• On-Air Remodeling Consultant to the national-syndicated television program, Your New House, which aired in more than 100 markets, 1995 – 1996
• National Sales Manager for Fortune 500 construction adhesive manufacturer, 1985 – 1989

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• Southern Methodist University – Dallas, Texas
• Columbus College – Columbus, Georgia
• Wilson and Xerox Learning Systems

BUSINESS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

• 2017 Favorite Home Remodeler – Star-Telegram Fort Worthy
• 2017 Posh Award for Elite Home Renovations – Indulge Magazine
• 2012 Best Home Remodeling Contractor – Fort Worth, TX Magazine
• 2009 Small Business of the Year – Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
• Contractor of the Month, NARI, July 1995
• Squires Award, NARI, 1995
• Remodeling Top 100, Industry Standard

PUBLISHED AUTHOR

• Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Knight- Ridder, 2001 – 2002
• Remodeling Survival Guide, 1999
• Design Build Business, May 2001

PERSONAL RECOGNITION

• National Leadership Award from U.S. Congress, 2002
• Special Advisor to Chairman of the Business Advisory Council, National Republican Congressional Committee, 2002
• Texas Voting Delegate to 2002 Congressional Tax Reform Workshop

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 30+ YEARS OF SERVICE

• Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth – Board Member, Past Chairman of the Board
• Fort Worth Library Foundation Board – Board Member
• James L. West – Board Member, Past Chairman of the Board
• The Fort Worth Club
  • Outdoor Sports Club, Member, Past Chairman
  • Membership Committee, Past Member
  • House Committee, Member
• Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth – Past Chairman of the Board
• The Warm Place – Past Board Member
• Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate – Past Member
• Christ Chapel Bible Church – Member