David DeChristofaro was the Niles city engineer from 1978 to 1986, serving 2 terms. He also served as the Trumbull County engineer from 2008 to 2011, serving 1 term before resigning.

David previously worked in private practice engineering and served several engineering roles under the Cafaro Company.

David is from Niles, where he still lives. He graduated from Niles McKinley High School, then earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering and his master's degree in business administration from Youngstown State University. He also earned a doctorate degree in public administration from Madison University.