David Patrie

David is the owner of Sawtooth Strategies, LLC in Ketchum, ID. Sawtooth Strategies works with land owners, developers and policy makers to develop land-use, development and housing strategies for the workforce in the resort environment. Prior to founding Sawtooth Strategies he served as Executive Director of the Blaine County Housing Authority. David has contributed to the comprehensive plans and served as a committee member and subject matter expert for the cities of Ketchum, Sun Valley, Bellevue and Blaine County. 

David also serves as the Outreach Director for Sun Valley Economic Development (SVED). In that capacity he represents the interests of SVED members and advocates for policies that support economic sustainability. SVED members overwhelmingly identify lack of housing as barriers to the growth of their business and access to a workforce with the skills needed to support a sustainable economy.

David earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering & Management from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. In addition to his work in the housing and land-use arena, he has managed the engineering and construction of public infrastructure projects in London, UK and Salt Lake City, UT. David also serves on the Board of Directors for the Mountain Rides Transportation Authority (Chair 2016), the Ketchum/Sun Valley Rotary Club (Board of Directors) and the US Bank Advisory Board.