Dave Dorward joined the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors in 2020 after serving as Yellow Jacket Committee Chair for the 2019-20 season, leading the group to fundraise a record $3.42 million. An active member of the Yellow Jacket Committee since 2010, he was named Committee Member of the Year in 2015-16, and served as Sales Commissioner in 2015, Lead Commissioner in 2016 and Lead Engagement Sales Commissioner in 2017. Dorward has also served as a team liaison and chaired multiple events, including the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade.
Outside of the Fiesta Bowl, Dorward serves as the Senior Resident Director of the North Scottsdale Office for Merrill Lynch and is a Senior Vice President with the firm. Dorward has held a number of leadership positions with the firm and was named to the prestigious Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list.