Dave Mathews Bio

The Edwards Dave Mathews Scholarship Award is an opportunity to recognize a member of the State Occupational Health Nurses Association who has exhibited exemplary performance and pursuit of educational goals in occupational health.

Dave was born in Rochester, New York, where his father was a minister. The family then moved to Los Angeles, California, when Dave was 12 years old. After Dave graduated from Los Angeles High School he then enlisted in the Marines. After his honorable discharge from the military he attended the University of Redlands and UCLA. In 1942 Dave's father started a vitamin business. However, his father had some health problems and passed away in 1946. Dave's mother, Evelyn Mathews, continued the business. After much urging Dave joined his mother in selling and promoting new products. In 1969 they purchased Cameron Medical Supply.

In April of 2001 Cameron Medical Supply became part of Edwards Medical Supply. Edwards Medical Supply is the nation's leading supplier of medical products and services to occupational health professionals. The company's commitment to occupational health excellence extends to national and state professional organizations. Edwards Medical Supply is also proud to support the AAOHN Foundation through scholarships which funds continuing education for two occupational health nurses.

Dave reached his fiftieth year in business August 2003. To quote him: "Nobody could do a job for 50 years without loving it & working with Occupational Health Nurses, the world's greatest bosses." Dave is an avid reader, loves to putter in the garden and taking motor home trips with his wife Nancy and their little dog Suzy. He is looking forward to spending more time with his nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.