Dave Kester

Dave Kester is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in technology leadership and management. Currently serving as the Director of Information Technology at GableGotwals since April 2019, Kester is responsible for all aspects of IT for the firm and reports directly to the CEO. Previously, Kester was the Global VM Infrastructure Manager at Chart Industries from April 2011 to April 2019, overseeing virtual infrastructure operations across over 30 locations worldwide, while also managing IT teams and strategic projects. Kester's career includes roles at Williams Communications, Cricket Communications, Williams Energy, Sabre, and Triad Bank NA, contributing to a robust skill set in IT operations, project management, vendor management, and technical support. Kester holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Oklahoma State University and two Associate Degrees in MIS and Aviation Sciences from Tulsa Community College and Spartan School of Aeronautics, respectively.