David Wechsler - Former VP - Steiner & Associates
David Wechsler is an accomplished executive with more than 20 years of demonstrated success in leading organizations through transition, change, and growth. David has a proven history of generating positive financial results for owners and investors through reorganization and process improvement, with a commitment to building employee and customer satisfaction.
In his current role with Steiner & Associates, David is focused on developing and managing "Experiential Leisure-Time" businesses. Leading Steiner Entertainment, a division with projected revenues of $50M annually, he engineers these unique concepts to create distinct economic offerings which provide a lasting memory and established an emotional connection with the guests. Representative projects include renovation of the New Jersey State Aquarium, re-branding of the Newport Aquarium, development of the Majestic Theatre in Kansas City, and acquisition of the Cafe Istanbul restaurant group.
Prior to joining Steiner & Associates in 2001, David served as interim executive for two portfolio companies of Walnut Capital Partners, a venture capital group. From 1996 to 1999 he was Divisional President of FGCI, a publicly traded (NASDAQ) consolidator of golf properties. David played an integral role in growing the company from 30 units to 120 units in 36 markets across the United States and Canada. During the 90's he was involved in several start-up enterprises, selling his innovative golf learning academy to FGCI in 1996. David's previous experience include senior marketing and management positions in the advertising industry with strategic control of campaigns for major clients, including the '88 Democratic Presidential Campaign, Hertz Corp., and Michelin Tire Corporation.
