David Graben

David's role at Soles4Souls is the development and implementation of events for the charity, whether they are worldwide campaigns or community events. As Executive Vice President, David has his finger on the pulse of each department and helps turn the "awareness" of Soles4Souls and its programs into tangible, grassroots "participation." "I want to thank Soles4Souls for the challenge and opportunity to work for such a great cause," Graben said. "I am excited to use my experience to help impact millions of lives through such a simple gift. From the story of how the company started to the vision of its future, I feel lucky to be a part of this team." David comes to Soles4Souls, Inc. with more than 14 years of experience in the event planning and the hospitality industry. Previously, he was the General Manager of Western Kentucky University, Nashville Convention Center and Holiday Inn Brentwood. Before moving to Nashville, David worked at the Dallas Convention Center, Yale University and the Daytona Speedway. He has planned and gathered sponsorships for events like CMA Music Fest, CRB and CMA Award Show. David also played a part in suite sales at Western Kentucky University and LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans. David is from Lineville, Alabama and currently resides in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee with his wife and soulmate Pattie. They have two daughters, Megan and Morgan. You can email David at davidg@giveshoes.org