David Scheer, Actor and Comedian

Dave Scheer was a well-known figure in Fargo-Moorhead’s restaurant scene. As an owner of multiple establishments, his restaurants contributed significantly to the culinary diversity of the area.

He had a profound effect on the arts as well. When Theatre B needed a new playhouse, he offered up his former Luger Furniture building as a donation.

Early Life and Education

David Scheer was born in Huntington, New York and was raised as a Catholic. Throughout his schooling years he remained faithful to his faith as an active member of his parish community.

He then attended New York University, majoring in communication and education. Later he joined the comedy troupe Chicago City Limits which tours and performs internationally.

Scheer has produced several comedy series for Hulu and Fox, Drive Share for Go90, Filthy Preppy Teen$ for FullScreen and Unsend for Comedy Central.

Scheer was an accomplished professional, as well as an entrepreneur and restaurateur. With his wife Carrie Wintersteen, he opened Theatre B in Moorhead, North Dakota in 2005.

Professional Career

David Scheer has been an executive in the healthcare industry for more than 30 years. As founder and president of Scheer & Company Inc., founded in 1981, his firm provides corporate strategic and transactional advisory services to life sciences companies.

He serves on the Board of Directors for Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHN) and Tengion Inc. (OTC BB: TNGIN).

He was previously the Chief Executive Officer of Genstar Corporation, a company focused on power products. During his time there, he led or played an instrumental role in numerous transactions involving corporate alliances, licensing arrangements, divestments and acquisitions.

Achievements and Honors

Scheer’s professional accomplishments range from founding and leading numerous biotech startups to serving on numerous boards. He was previously executive chairman of Aegerion, Optherion, Axerion, Viropharma as well as ReNetx, ArRETT Neuroscience, BioCT and other companies.

His most remarkable accomplishment, however, was his role in helping transform the University of Cincinnati into one of America’s top public universities. As director of its Center for Health Care Investing, he managed a portfolio worth over $3 billion with minimal disruption to campus life. Furthermore, he served as an invaluable mentor to his students by helping them navigate through the challenges associated with starting their own companies.

Personal Life

David Scheer lived a life of profound purpose. He was an exemplary worker, having worked on General Motors assembly lines, fixing naval aircraft, developing a failure analysis lab for Western Electric and becoming an impressive sales rep in the microelectronics industry.

He always extended support to those in need, regardless of their status or circumstances. This kind gesture made him a popular figure among friends, family and co-workers alike.

He is an award-winning author and lecturer on media and society. Additionally, he holds a clinical professorial position at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication. His publications include eight books including The Five Biggest Lies Bush Told Us About Iraq (which was named one of LA Times’ bestsellers), plus interviews with every president from Richard Nixon to Bill Clinton as well as many other eminent figures.

Net Worth

David Scheer is a comedian and actor with an estimated net worth of $4 million. He’s featured in several television shows and movies such as FX’s The League and Adult Swim’s NTSF:SD:SUV:.

He has also starred in Piranha 2D, Piranha 3DD, 30 Rock, Fresh Off the Boat and Yo Gabba Gabba!.

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