Dave Matthys has been involved in music education for 41 years as a band director, clinician, supervisor, and adjudicator. His concert, marching and jazz bands have garnered many throughout the northwest and is in demand as an adjudicator and clinician. Among his accolades include being the 2014-2015 National Federation of High Schools Outstanding Music Educator, Mary S. Dodge Outstanding School Music Program, President of the Oregon Band Directors Association, and being a presenter and performer at multiple Oregon Music Educators Conferences. He is retired from teaching (Lake Oswego High School, Lake Oswego, Oregon) and is currently on the Oregon Band Directors Association board and chairs the OBDA Mentorship program.