David Schmidt spent most of his growing up years here in Memphis, TN. He attended Memphis State University where he met his wife Liz. After receiving his undergraduate, David pursued his Masters in Education. He went on to become certified as a personal trainer and assists high school athletes. He currently is on the Board of the East Shelby Church Recreation Association where he was a past president. He joined the pastoral staff of First Evan in May of 1999.
David loves spending time with Liz over a cup of coffee and being with kids especially his own. Liz and David have six children: Stephen, Sarah, John Michael, Jared, Landon, and Caleb.
- Favorite foods: Most everything…I didn’t get this size by being picky.
- Most famous encounter: I was personal security escort to Mark McGuire and Michael Jordan when they played baseball.
- Favorite story to read to kids: Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham
- Most dangerous job: Head of security at the Mid South Coliseum during the Tool concert. The fans did $11,000 worth of damage that night.
- Craziest thing I’ve done: I swam in a tub full of baked beans in a white suit with a puppet lip-syncing “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” to win an all expense paid trip to see Michael Jackson in concert in New York. (by the way, I won).
- People are surprised to know: I am a closet fan of old time gospel music. I was raised on it and my dad still sings in a gospel quartet.
- Favorite impersonation: Donald Duck sneezing. The kids love it.
- Favorite heartburn concoction: baking soda and water
- Things I collect: Coins and Beanie Babies (just the bears)
- Most amazing story I tell: ..is how I delivered our last two babies because of quick labor and no doctor in the room.
