David Ulrich focuses on serving the senior-level needs of large quick-service restaurant and casual dining and emerging growth brands. Based in Tampa, Florida, he has conducted national and international searches at the levels of VP and director, as well C-level positions across numerous disciplines including operations, franchise development and sales, construction, and marketing. In addition, he has assisted clients with building complete teams needed to expand their businesses into new markets. Prior to joining Dick Wray Executive Search, Ulrich worked for leading finance, technology and business-related service organizations such as Merrill Lynch, Pitney Bowes and Gartner. While at Merrill Lynch, he worked for a specialized wealth management and lending group focusing on national restaurant organizations that provided lending, asset management and wealth management services. Ulrich holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a member of the National Restaurant Association and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.