Meet David Sauer, Accounting and Operations Assistant

Welcome to the CAS Staff Spotlight, a column featuring members of the CAS staff. For this spotlight, we are proud to introduce you to David Sauer.

• • What do you do at the CAS?
    I’m the accounting and operations assistant. I work with cash receipts, deposits, accounts payable, checks, invoices, mailings and other general office support.
  • What do you enjoy most about your job?
    I enjoy working with numbers in the accounting cycle. I like the structure, organization and scheduling in the accounting department. And of course, the CAS has a group of wonderful people I enjoy working with.
  • What’s your hometown?
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Where’d you go to college and what’s your degree?
    I attended college at Point Park University in Pittsburgh. I received my bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • What was your first job out of college?
    It was at a publications and printing firm. I was a part of the accounting staff.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Dependable, reliable and hard-working.
  • What’s your favorite weekend activity?
    Washington, D.C. has a wonderful variety of seasons. I like to walk around the lake or on the hiking trail in the spring, summer or autumn. I enjoy being outdoors.
  • What’s your favorite travel destination?
    Ethiopia.
  • Name one interesting or fun fact about you. I am fascinated with the African culture — the traditions, music, art, food and clothing. I have traveled to Africa over a dozen times.