David Burman is an accomplished Township Manager with over two decades of experience in municipal management and public service. Currently serving as the Township Manager and Secretary for Haverford Township (Delaware County), he oversees a comprehensive municipal operation with a $50 million operating budget and a team of over 250 full- and part-time employees. In this role, Dave acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the Township, implementing policies established by the Board and ensuring the efficient administration of all township affairs.
Before his tenure at Haverford Township, Dave held key leadership positions in Willistown Township (Chester County) and Worcester Township (Montgomery County), where he managed a number of facilities and infrastructure renewal projects. Dave's extensive background also includes critical roles at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), where he received the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award in both 2006 and 2007.
An active member of several professional organizations, Dave is Vice-President of the Delaware County Council of Governments and previously served as President of the Chester County Consortium of Communities. He is involved with the International City/County Management Association and the Association of Pennsylvania Municipal Managers. He also served for many years as a volunteer firefighter in various communities.
Dave holds an MBA in Management Science/Operations Management from The Fox School at Temple University and a BBA with dual majors in Accounting and Human Resource Administration. Committed to community engagement, he balances his professional pursuits with participation in local initiatives and fundraising events.
When he’s not working, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, Jessica and their two children, Kyle and Gabrielle.
