David P. Burlage
Chief Financial Officer

As chief financial officer for CoBank, Dave Burlage oversees the controller and treasury areas of the bank, which include the funding, asset/liability management, financial planning, capital, accounting, tax and reporting functions. He takes a leadership role in directing the financial affairs of the bank and the development of the bank’s overall financial position. Mr. Burlage is a member of the Management Executive Committee and Senior Leadership Team, and chairs the bank’s Asset/Liability and Disclosure Committees. He also serves on the Board of Governors of the Farm Credit System Association Captive Insurance Company.

Prior to joining CoBank, Mr. Burlage was the chief financial officer at Interlink Group, Inc., a privately owned IT professional services company in Denver, Colorado. As a key member of the executive management team, he directed all financial operations and network support functions. Earlier, Mr. Burlage was with VERIO, Inc., a subsidiary of NTT Communications, Titanium Metals Corporation, and Arthur Andersen & Co., where he began his career as an auditor. Mr. Burlage has over 26 years of financial experience.

Mr. Burlage graduated cum laude from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, receiving his bachelor’s degree in accountancy and finance. He is a CPA and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.