David Bringman, PT, DPT and Washington Local School Business Manager

David Bringman has lived in Savannah since 1984 and began his public education at Gould Elementary and Butler Elementary Schools. After graduating Alfred Ely Beach High School in 1997, he earned both a B.S. and M.S. in physical therapy from Armstrong Atlantic State University as well as a doctorate in physical therapy from Simmons College.

Early Life and Education

Born in Mansfield, Ohio, Bringman was raised under his parents’ roof. At nine years old he began his education and continued it until graduation from high school. Afterwards he worked as a blacksmith before venturing out on his own to open a furniture store.

Bringman has lived on the Southside since 1984 and his family currently resides there. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University as well as master’s and doctorates in physical therapy from Georgia Southern’s Armstrong Campus, while serving as Rehabilitation Sciences Program Coordinator and assistant professor within Waters College of Health Professions at Georgia Southern.

Professional Career

David Bringman is a Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy (PT, DPT) and currently the Rehabilitation Sciences Program Coordinator at Georgia Southern University as well as an assistant professor within Waters College of Health Professions. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical therapy from Armstrong Atlantic State University before receiving his doctorate from Simmons College. A member of the American Physical Therapy Association, American Academy of Neurology and Georgia Physical Therapy Association, David was also awarded both H. Dean Propst Award for outstanding teaching and Chancellor’s Learning Scholar status by Georgia Southern University.

He is an active participant in his local community. He served as president of the faculty senate at Armstrong Atlantic State University and was a member of their student success committee. Furthermore, he served as commissioner for four years on both Northern Buckeye Conference’s commissioner board and Suburban Lakes League’s commissioner board for eight years.

Achievement and Honors

Bringman is currently employed as the business manager of Washington Local Schools. His responsibilities include budget management, coordination of athletics and oversight of school counselor programs. Furthermore, he’s involved with ESPLOST project to upgrade school facilities.

Bringman is a recent graduate of Armstrong State University with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical therapy. He has been employed in the field for nine years, is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and holds numerous publications to his name. Furthermore, he was awarded with APTA’s largest research prize – which helped fund his doctoral dissertation on this topic.

He is the proud father of three boys, all graduates of Washington Local Schools. As an advocate for ESPLOST, he looks forward to serving his term as district trustee.

Personal Life

Bringman is a lifelong Savannahite who has lived on the Southside since 1984 and raised two children who attend public schools in District 6. He holds multiple accomplishments such as being an Eagle Scout and graduating from Alfred Ely Beach High School.

He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in physical therapy from Armstrong Atlantic State University, as well as a doctorate in physical therapy from Simmons College. Currently, he serves as associate professor at Georgia Southern’s Armstrong Campus and part-time physical therapist at St. Joseph/Candler Health System.

He is a passionate supporter of student success. In addition to his role on the Armstrong Faculty Senate, he also sits on the Enrollment Management Council. Collaboration among faculty and staff is key for campus success; furthermore, he supports ESPLOST projects as well as School Board initiatives that foster academic growth for students.

Net Worth

When Stacey Abrams first ran for Georgia governor in 2018, her inadequate personal finances and an unexpectedly large IRS bill provided political rivals with ammunition to critique her financial management skills. Now, as Abrams embarks on her second bid, that issue has been put behind her, according to AP.

Abrams has recently declared herself a millionaire through book deals and speaking engagements. According to her campaign spokesperson Seth Bringman, Abrams paid for 37 speeches in 2021 and has written, co-written or reissued six books since 2019. Additionally, Abrams earned $700,000 as executive director of the Southern Economic Advancement Project and invested in multiple businesses.