1987, David started in the biz as a sound-mag & film courier, while studying hands on to be an assistant sound editor. would go on location to record sound fx. as an extra bonus, on occasion David got to walk foley.
2020 marked David's 30th year in the I.A.T.S.E. Local 44.
Hosting BBQs, visiting with family, creating works of art, Dodger baseball and boating on the lake are what interest Dave.
David Napoli is a third generation union member.
His father Joe (teamster) and Grandfather Joe (draper) have both retired from the I.A.T.S.E.
As of 2019, David's son Joey is now a 4th generation union member and works as a Set Dresser.
David has won 2 Emmy certificates.
1995 Best Art Direction for a 1 hour Drama series, ABC's "Murder One".
2014 Best Art Direction for a 1/2 hour Comedy series, Showtime's "House Of Lies".
When David's kids were young, he loved to coach youth softball, baseball and football.