Photo courtesy Dr. David Gottlie'Hometown Hero' retains role in Woodlands arts culture
Dr. David Gottlieb, 83, has no plans of slowing down. The Woodlands resident authored the book, "Staying in the Game" in 2006, which chronicled the lives of extraordinary people over the age of 75. For Gottlieb, one aspect of staying in the game is working as vice president of Strategic Relations at Woodforest National Bank, a position he has held since 2003.
"I am in the community and am often the face of the bank," said Gottlieb. "I work long hours, but not behind a desk."
Gottlieb has been involved in the founding and growth of arts and cultural education in the community for many years. From 1995 to 2002, he was president and later chief executive officer of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Gottlieb was also instrumental in developing the Musical Score Program, an initiative for low-income children from Harris and Montgomery counties, and established volunteer and scholarship programs at the Pavilion.
While at the Pavilion, Gottlieb coined the term, "Rock Supports Bach." He noticed people would often buy tickets for rock concerts and buy merchandise. In contrast, symphony events were offered for free or were lower-priced and merchandise was not sold, he said.
