David Barker and Associates Ltd. (DBA) began as a Canadian incorporated company in 1992. The role of DBA has expanded from forestry and natural resources to include environmental and social issues relating to resource development. Clients include indigenous groups, resource companies, individuals, banks, provincial, and national agencies. To date, the principal, David Barker has 40 years of experience in North America, the Far East and Latin America.

Dave is fluent in Spanish. Before 1992, He was a natural resources consultant and a forester/forest technician in the business sector.