David Hilderman is an engineer and former COO of a Victoria based music equipment manufacturer. He obtained a Bachelor of Applied Sciences from the University of Regina in 1988 and has worked in the electronics industry. David is married with two young adult children.

Hilderman grew up in Saskatchewan, the second oldest in a family of six boys.  Since 2000 he has lived in beautiful Saanichton British Columbia, raising two great kids with his lovely wife. He went to the Victoria area to combine his engineering experience and love of music production to work for a company that makes products for performing musicians. He worked there for 19 years, five of which were in the role of Chief Operating Officer.

In 2021 he ran against the Green Party incumbent, Elizabeth May, in the federal election and had the opportunity to debate her five times.

He is now doing contract engineering work in the development of pro audio equipment. He enjoys kayaking and hiking, as well as playing guitar and singing.