Mr. Whalen was born in Northern British Columbia, Canada. At the age of two, his family moved to Vancouver Island off the southern coast of the province. He spent his early spent his early childhood romping the forests surrounding the small logging and mill town. At age eleven, his family again relocated, this time to Southern California. Mr. Whalen continued his schooling through college, where he earned a multiple-major degree in marketing/retailing, from Grossmont College. Upon graduation, he was promoted into management for a major drug store chain in the California desert. After an eleven-year career, he left his position, moved back to San Diego, and started a national Christmas décor manufacturing company. Mr. Whalen soon became a serial entrepreneur. Through thirty-four years of self- employment, he invented and licensed numerous products. Now retired, David is pursuing a writing career.