David Britz was born in Michigan. He was an interstate 18-wheeler driver for seventeen years before moving to Alaska in 2001 to run and finish his US freight team champion Alaska Malamutes in the Iditarod. He began mushing in 1980 and says it’s been their dream to run the Iditarod since the early 90’s.

He is married to Betty. David is a life member in the UFW in the 15th District in Michigan. He says his hobbies and interests are his dogs.