It was a little more than 25 years ago when Dave Tiberi challenged undefeated world middleweight champion James “Lights out” Toney for his title at Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City. Although the controversial split decision on ABC Wide World of Sports deprived Tiberi of the title, the outrage that followed by Former Delaware US Senator Bill Roth, Former VP Joe Biden (then Senator) and Former Senator John McCain resulted in legislation that created stronger health and safety rules for fighters across the nation that was signed by then President Bill Clinton. However, Dave earned the title of ‘’The Uncrowned Champion’’.

Mr. Tiberi, who has been inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame in both Delaware and Pennsylvania continued his fight outside the ring. Dave served for 9 years on the St. Francis Hospital Foundation Board, Sunday Breakfast Mission Homeless Shelter Board, Goodwill Industries Annual Luncheon and Connections CSP addressing the complex problems of mental health and substance abuse. He also co-founded and served on the board as a volunteer at The Dave Tiberi Youth Center for 22 years.

Today Dave is President of Emergency Response Protocol (ERP), a security company serving a multi-state area. Emergency Response Protocol focuses on bringing safety and security to all areas of Business, Schools, non-profit and Government. ERP offers various services such as: installation, engineering, maintenance and management, service, live video monitoring, access control and IT. ERP specializes in providing commercial systems for towns, cities, educational buildings, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, industrial parks, health facilities, government, etc.

Dave is founder of the Delaware Decision Makers which is a gathering of leaders that meet monthly network and then hear a panel discussion on topics that will move Delaware forward. The group come from Business, Government, Healthcare, Education, Public Safety and Non-Profit throughout Delaware. Dave is an active motivational speaker in the Corporate, Educational and Public Safety Circles. He presently serves on the Board for the Delaware Boys and Girls Clubs, Delaware Police Chiefs Foundation and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Dave’s commitment to the community that he lives in is evident through the awards that he has received.

1991 “Delaware’s First ProfessionalWorldBoxing Champion” Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame
1992 to Present: Dave received a Gold Badge for his commitment as defensive tactics trainer for the Delaware State Police and Municipal Recruits for 27 years
1995 Voted One of ‘’Ten Outstanding Young Americans’’ by the United State Junior Chamber of Commerce. Some prior inductees were Elvis Presley, Former VP Joe Biden and Tony Robbins
1995 New Castle County Chamber of Commerce ‘’Wallace Johnson Community Service Award’’
1998 Voted National Italian American Federation Young Italian American of the Year
2009 Voted in the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame
2012 One of the most 50 influential Delawareans of the past 50 years
2017 One of 36 Intriguing Delawareans by Delaware Today Magazine