David Goetsch is a Marine veteran and author of seventy-five books, several of which are best sellers. Six of his books have been translated into foreign languages including Indonesian, Korean, Malaysian, Spanish, Hindi, and Turkish. Dr. Goetsch is a long-time college professor with dual credentials in business and political science/history. He is also a nationally recognized speaker on the subject of leadership. He holds an associate degree, bachelor's degree, four master degrees, and a doctorate. In 2016, Dr. Goetsch was inducted into the Florida Veteran's Hall of Fame for his military service and contributions to the state of Florida in the areas of economic development, higher education, and civic leadership.
He is also a member of his community's Civic Leaders Hall of Fame. Dr. Goetsch holds numerous awards including the "Spirit of Freedom Award" from Freedom Newspapers and the George Washington Medal of Freedom awarded by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. He was the founding chairman of the Florida Defense Support Task Force where he worked with then Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature to help make Florida the most military-friendly and veteran-friendly state in the U.S.