David Sauer is an Ohio native who graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management. After working in establishments throughout Ohio, he pursued further education in the Culinary Arts, graduating from Johnson & Wales University. David came to the Dayton area as the opening General Manager of a new restaurant, and later supported and sold to area restaurants as a food distributor. Currently he is the owner-operator of Bella Vino Wine Merchant & Bar in Springboro, combining his passion for cooking with his knowledge of beer and wine.

David will be teaching the following class during the Summer 2009 season: