Dave Burns

I'm a citizen of Jasper County, a graduate of Ridgeland High School.
I grew up in the proud community of Mitchellville, near the barber shop of our Founder, Mr. Leroy Sneed.
I spent 25 years in the United States Coast Guard, I attended Storekeeper school for Accounting, Finance and Supply.
I graduated from the Northwest Procurement Institute, and went on to be become a Contracting Officer for the United States Department of Transportation.
After retiring, I was sworn in with the Department of Homeland Security in 2004 working mainly with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) assigned to airports in Charlotte, NC, Hilton Head Island, SC and Savannah, GA. Prior to retiring in 2023.
I became a member of the Dedicated Men of Jasper County in June of 2018. I am now working with the Executive Committee, my mission is to support, mentor, and help develop young men in Jasper County as we provide financial support for education through annual scholarships.