Business owner, board member, author, columnist, TV host, professional athlete World record holder Father and Husband all describe Dave Phillips. He has also been a stunt man, professional ski show performer, and coach for some of Canada's finest athletes.
Dave broke two Guinness World records for ski duration. The first on snow by skiing continuously for over 83 hours (500 chairlift rides and over 340,000 vertical feet) and the second on water by skiing over 2140 KM in 57 hours (Almost from Vancouver to Winnipeg) with partner Ralph Hildebrand. Dave was also awarded the Bronze Medal for Bravery for his part in a life saving effort.
Currently he spends his time as a speaker and an Leadership Mentor for CEO's and business leaders. He is a top ranked YPO (Young Presidents Organization) resource who has presented to groups in Canada, USA and the UK. Over the past 25 years he has served on the boards of several public and private companies.
Dave is married to Ontario Native and Olympic Gold Medalist in Alpine Skiing, Kathy Kreiner-Phillips. They now live in North Vancouver and have three grown Children, Nelson, Liam & Michela.