The Industry Advisory Board (IAB) ensures that the Tauber Institute stays at the forefront of operations and responds quickly to industry needs. Offering guidance and support consistent with the program's mission and objectives, the IAB actively assists Tauber in achieving its academic and research goals through industry leadership, cooperation, feedback, and acquisition of financial support. The industry leaders below serve on the IAB.
American Securities, a private equity firm with more than $15 billion under management, is committed to partnering with existing management teams to drive long-term collaborative success.
David Horing is a Managing Director of American Securities. He is currently a Director of Henry Company, Milk Specialties Global, Mortgage Contracting Services, and MW Industries. David is a Managing Member of the active American Securities Partners funds. He also serves as an investment committee member of the funds managed by Ascribe Capital, an affiliate of American Securities.
Prior to joining American Securities, David spent seven years at The Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation, a middle-market private equity investment firm. He previously worked in Salomon Brothers’ Investment Banking division and at The Boston Consulting Group.
David received a BS in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, a BS in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering & Applied Science, and an MBA from Harvard University. David serves on the Industry Advisory Board of the Tauber Institute for Global Operations at the University of Michigan.