Candidate Background: David Temple

David grew up in Massachusetts in a family of 8. He attended Bucknell University before transferring to Tufts University. David graduated with a degree in Child Psychology. He played tennis for Bucknell and Tufts and after graduation, he accepted a Head Tennis and Squash Professional job at the Heights Casino in Brooklyn NY. For 14 years, the programs were enhanced, and David added the National U19 Women’s Squash Coach to his duties. David raised his children in Massachusetts and taught 4th grade for 15 yrs. With his summers off, he started People Powered Machines, a green internet business, no gas powered machines. Some were electric, but most were people powered. The internet business took off and after 15 years, David turned to running People Powered Machines full time. A few years later, David, in search of a warmer climate, moved to southern Jersey, where he became a Realtor. Although David never served in politics before, he has always been involved in community and environmental causes. After seeing Republicans running unopposed in past elections, he decided to run for the Cape May County Commissioner’s open seats with Eric Morey.

Community Involvement: David Temple

David coached his children’s youth teams in tennis, soccer, and baseball.

Three years ago, David joined the Third Act’s Educational Group. And a year ago David was asked to form Third Act New Jersey. The Third Act is made up of 120,000 folks across the country who have two goals, strengthening our democracy and combatting the climate crisis. David was the co-facilitator, but had to step down in order to run for CMC commissioner. He still is the Third Act New Jersey’s Co-Leader of the Solar, Wind, and Sustainability campaign and is a proponent of Community Solar and Agrivoltaics. The dual use program combining solar panels with farming to bring farmers an additional revenue stream.

Professional Experience: David Temple:

Tennis and Squash Professional, Myopia Hunt Club, Heights Casino, Squash Coach, Shore Country Day School, Tennis Pro, Tarantine Club

Forth Grade Lead Teacher at Shore Country Day School, Beverly, MA

Started People Powered Machines, Green Internet Company

Broker for Vegware, a UK compostable packaging company

Broker for Thinklite, a MA LED Company

Sales Associate with Fox&Roach Realtors