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David Christian

David Christian

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Special Projects Director at Autodromo California

  • Education

    • Texas Tech University

      1965 - 1970
      Bach. Architecture in Design Architecture

    • New Mexico State University

      1964 - 1965
      Mechanical Engineering

      Christian attended New Mexico State University 1964-1965, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

  • Experience

    • Christian Associates

      Jun 1976 - Jun 1989
      President / Founder

      Founded what was ultimately the largest architectural and interior design firm in the Coachella Valley surrounding Palm Springs, California.

    • Peponi International

      Feb 1990 - Jun 1996
      President / Founder

      Peponi International was a plush toy company founded with the Fat Dragons and Floppers lines. The overall company was sold, but licenses for those copyrighted lines are still owned by David Christian.Christian was also doing design work in the toy industry during that period. Additionally, he was coordinating manufacturing of the products in Mainland China for importation to the United States.Currently, Christian has reacquired the rights to the Fat Dragons and Floppers and is investigating reintroducing the line in conjunction with a multi-faceted marketing program. Show less

    • David Christian, Architect .

      Jan 1992 - now
      President / Founder

      Architectural and related design services, specializing in design intensive projects such as restaurants, custom home and general theming for larger scale projects such as multi family residential, resort hotels, etc.

    • Palm Springs International Raceway

      Jan 1995 - Jan 2008
      Project Director / Founder

      Christian was in charge of site selection, securing entitlements, and general design of a large scale professional motorsports project located near Palm Springs, California. The original project was not completed due to lack of promised funding by Christian's over promising associates.

    • Sani-Floor, Inc.

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2018
      Co-Founder

      Christian was a founder of Sani-Floor, Inc., parent company controlling all patents and world wide licensing of Sani-Floor Self Washing Floor Systems. Christian was in charge of all Research and Development for the company and continues to provide consulting services to the company.

    • Autodromo California

      May 2009 - now
      Special Projects Director

    • TrakkTape International

      Oct 2009 - now
      President, Founder

      TrakkTape is the leading product for track day paint protection.

    • TrakkRats

      Mar 2011 - now
      President/Founder

    • Moxie Motorsports

      Jun 2018 - now
      Co-Founder, Team Catalyst

      Christian is a Co-Founder of Moxie Motorsports, along with Eric Marston. Christian lives in Palm Springs, CA and Marston lives near Santa Barbara, CA. The team will be competing in the Ferrari Challenge Series in 2019, including the FC race at Le Mans, France and Mugello, Italy. The Team's ultimate goal to enter the GT3/GTD Class in the IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The State of California sent something accusing me of being an architect. So, I am now retired....

      State of California Architectural Board
      Jan 1972

    • Wide range of Professional auto racing licenses, in past

      (various)

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Committee member and Chairman

      Issued by City of Palm Springs Architectural Review Committee on Jun 1979
      City of Palm Springs Architectural Review CommitteeAssociated with David Christian

    • Planning Commissioner

      Issued by City of Palm Springs on Jan 1979
      City of Palm SpringsAssociated with David Christian

    • Board Member

      Issued by Palm Springs Vintage Grand Prix on Apr 1988
      Palm Springs Vintage Grand PrixAssociated with David Christian

    • Founding Board Member

      Issued by Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation on Jan 1994
      Palm Springs Economic Development CorporationAssociated with David Christian