David Batchelor is the Co-Founder and Chair of the Benicia Community Foundation, Chair of the Benicia Advocacy Committee, and Managing Partner of Corporate Growth, LLC. He has over 35 years of experience as CEO of successful national companies and was recognized in both 2017 and 2018 as one of the top 100 global pioneers advancing personal identity security. After selling his publicly traded healthcare technology company, which featured his patented SMART card and biometric identity systems, he returned to his hometown of Benicia.

A strategic planner and creative leader, David brings decades of experience across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He is widely recognized as a resourceful alliance builder, creative public-private partnerships and cross-sector collaborations that yield lasting community impact.

As a committee chair, David has spearheaded initiatives to build diverse and effective groups, supporting local nonprofits, building community camaraderie, aligning municipal initiatives, contributing public and private art, and promoting economic resilience. His skills in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and innovative partnership development have been instrumental in launching transformative projects, securing funding, and advancing civic priorities through meaningful collaboration.

David is committed to using his expertise exclusively on strategic initiatives that deliver meaningful and lasting benefits to those who live, work, and play within the Benicia community and beyond.