After 17 years serving as Chief Financial Officer of the Rescue Mission Alliance, Dave Chittenden was named RMA's President and Chief Executive Officer in 2021. He is committed to growing RMA's reach and offering more services to the unhoused and underserved families in Central and Southern California.

Dave's passion for serving others has been a constant throughout his career. After working at the Camarillo State Developmental Center for several years, Dave spent time as Chief Operating Officer of The Arc of Ventura County, a nonprofit which assists adults with developmental disabilities. He went on to serve as Chief Financial Officer at Villa Esperanza Services, which provides services for children with autism.

During his nearly 20 years at RMA, Dave has led strategic development teams in operations and finance, including retail expansion, major capital and facilities acquisition and technology. He's overseen RMA's thrift store division and call center, in addition to the accounting and finance departments. Dave was responsible for the financial operating performance of RMA's $30 million in annual revenue, and has developed a strategic plan to increase that budget and continue to grow services.

In just a short time as CEO of RMA, Dave has made major changes in corporate infrastructure, improved company culture, and spearheaded the acquisition and opening of four new locations where new services are being offered, with a focus on women and children.

Dave earned a master's degree in Counseling Psychology in 1992, and a Master's of Business Administration-Finance in 2002, both from California Lutheran University.

Dave grew up in Ventura, where he lives with his wife of 29 years, Suzanne. The couple has three grown children, and recently celebrated the birth of their first grandchild in December. They attend Encounter Church in Ventura. Dave is a physical fitness enthusiast, and also enjoys walking his dogs and playing electric guitar.