Dave Vernier was the founder and is now on the corporate board of Vernier Science Education, which makes sensors, software, and equipment for science teachers in high schools and colleges. The company has been around for 45 years and is regularly on the list of Best Companies to Work for in Oregon. It is now a perpetual purpose trust. He has served on the boards of Oregon Public Broadcasting and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, as well as several other nonprofit boards and foundations. He and his wife own a vineyard and are very active with hiking and traveling. Dave is also a struggling musician.