Dave Horton
Senior Managing Consultant
512.531.3900
Dave Horton has a long history of working with government officials and contractors, especially in the areas of information technology and tele-communications.
Prior to re-entering the private sector in 2004 as an IT consultant, Dave directed the IT functions within the Texas Department of Human Services and supervised programs such as data center outsourcing and the Health and Human Services Consolidated Network, which is used by more than 250 state agencies, counties, hospitals and contractors. Also during his tenure at the Texas Department of Human Services, he was responsible for the agency's $54.1 million IT budget, procurement, contract management, state/federal relations, communications and policies.
Dave is a seasoned legislative operative and is responsible for monitoring all bills, hearings, activities and policy issues for SPI. His historical knowledge and his keen insight into the workings of government make him extremely valuable to clients whose success hinges on legislative actions.
Although technically savvy, Dave has also had a career-long emphasis on marketing, customer service and communications. He earned a bachelor's and master's degree from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.
