David DiOrio currently serves as a member of the Lake Lure Town Council. He also serves as Mayor Pro-Tem of Lake Lure.

David currently works as an adjunct professor at Joint Special Operations University. He previously worked as an associate professor at Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Navy for 28 years.

David holds a bachelor's degree in physical oceanography from The United States Naval Academy, a master's degree in national security and strategic studies from United States Naval War College, and a doctorate degree of philosophy in public policy and administration from Walden University.