David Smith, president of Fresh Air Finishers, has been finishing wood professionally for the past 30 years. A few of his wood-finishing specialties include onsite executive-office touch-up and refinishing; historic interior woodwork restoration; and custom finishing for artists, designers, architects, and fixture manufacturers. David has traveled from coast to coast repairing complex wood-finishing problems. Color theory, spot repair, distressed finishes, and water-based coatings are just a few of the topics he has taught at companies who have sought to learn more about wood finishing. He has been a visiting instructor at the National Institute of Wood Finishing, AWFS, and IWF. Photography, bicycling, and looking for old-growth woods are a few activities that keep him busy.