Dave Quest was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Strathcona on March 3, 2008.

In addition to his regular duties as an MLA, Dave serves as a member of the Standing Policy Committee on Health, Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund, Legislative Offices, and Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing. He is also the Chair of the Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta.

Dave has been a member of the local community for nearly 30 years. He spent his youthful years in the Ardrossan area where his father was the local veterinarian. Over the years Dave was fortunate to have many opportunities to enjoy animals, including his horses Chunky and Chea. Dave graduated from Ardrossan Jr./Sr. High School and continues to attend the Ardrossan United Church.

Dave obtained his post secondary education from NAIT and in 1985 he graduated with a business administration diploma with a major in marketing management. Dave established a successful and rewarding career in the automotive industry. Prior to his election, he was the President of Kallal Pontiac in Tofield, and then General Sales Manager of Beaverhill GMC in Tofield and Petersen Pontiac in Sherwood Park. In 1997 he achieved a General Motors Dealer Award of Excellence.

During his business career, Dave served for 10 years with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Alberta, fulfilling various board positions, including chair and director of the Canadian Council. These volunteer experiences built a foundation for his future role of provincial representative.

Dave has many personal interests, including sports. He coached a minor soccer team for four years. He enjoys running and has twice completed the Edmonton half-marathon.

Dave also loves to fly small planes. He obtained his private pilot's licence in 1998.

Dave, Fiona, and their son, Jack, live in the Strathcona constituency on the east side of Sherwood Park. Two Newfoundland dogs and a cat round out their household.