David Rea

Managing Director, Organizational Development

Dave Rea is the Managing Director of Organizational Development Consulting at Catalyst Connection, where he specializes in helping manufacturers optimize their workforce through strategic hiring, development, and retention practices. With a strong foundation in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Dave brings extensive expertise in employee selection, succession planning, leadership training, job analysis, and workforce engagement.

Since joining Catalyst Connection in 2007, Dave has led numerous regional workforce initiatives, partnering with manufacturers to build high-performing teams and create cultures that drive productivity and innovation. His consultative approach emphasizes practical solutions tailored to each organization’s unique needs, making him a trusted advisor to companies across Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Prior to Catalyst Connection, Dave spent six years as a senior consultant supporting workforce development programs for educational institutions, economic development organizations, and corporations. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Gannon University and an M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Baltimore. He is a certified Development Dimensions International (DDI) Leadership Facilitator and an alumnus of Leadership Pittsburgh’s Leadership Development Initiative.

Beyond his work at Catalyst Connection, Dave is an elected official in his borough, where he has served for over a decade. He is also an active coach for his sons’ sports teams and is passionate about fostering leadership and teamwork in both professional and community settings.