David Montieth is a past World Champion in the High Jump in the 70 to 74-year age group, having won that title at the World Championship Master’s Track and Field meet in Perth, Australia. He has been ranked number one in the world in his age group for 6 of the last 16 years, and has won 28 U.S. National Championship meets during that same time period. He currently holds both the U.S. indoor and outdoor high jump records in the 70 to 74 age group and was named “Athlete of the Year” by the National USA Track and Field organization for that age group.
While David high jumped during his years at Wabash College he did not jump again until he was almost 60 years old when he realized he had to take better care of his body. His presentation emphasizes the importance of maintaining one’s health and fitness if we want to enjoy an active and fulfilling life as we age.
Prior to retiring in 2011 David enjoyed a 40-year career in Human Resources where he was Head of HR for divisions of Target Stores and Macy’s Department Stores and for his last 20 years was head of Human Resources for Dress Barn, Inc. Since his retirement he has been very active in consulting and Board work for two volunteer organizations as well as his local church.
Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, David and his wife Karen have lived in Ridgefield for the past 30 years.