Lake County Business Coaching was founded in 2005 by Dave Ferguson in Libertyville, Illinois. Prior to launching this business, Dave was Operations Manager for Carlson Design/Construct Corporation in their Chicago office. He was responsible for hiring and training staff, establishing and managing budgets, exceeding clients’ expectations, and strategic planning for the future. He had been transferred to Chicago from the Boston area where he was the Manager of Training and Compliance for Carlson's eleven regional offices. Working with all levels within the organization, Dave developed procedures to improve their performance.

With over 35 years of real-world experience, he's worked for large and small companies and owned his own remodeling business as a sole proprietor. Now, through is public speaking, articles, and newsletters he strives to educate, encourage, and support local businesses.