David Legasse’s experience and ‘can-do approach’ will help produce a better future for Pooler, but Dave needs your support and vote!

Owning a successful business in Pooler, many folks have come to know Dave as the “Salt Guy.” And that’s how he likes it when he’s in that role. However, when one decides to run for public office, the candidate’s experience and expertise should be front and center. So, here we go!


Dave’s early years: Much to the surprise of many, Dave didn’t attend college or serve in the military (he couldn’t afford college and failed the draft’s medical exam.) Dave’s single mother had cancer several times, so for much of his youth, he was a foster child and, at times, homeless. Challenging, yes, but Dave would be the first to tell you that those challenges pushed him to succeed. He supported himself for much of his teenage years.

Soon after graduating from high school, through persistence, he landed a job at a daily newspaper in New Hampshire as an advertising salesperson. In addition to the newspaper job, he picked up a part-time job at a local radio station where his voice was used for radio commercials, and he was also the host of seasonal radio shows, all while he taught himself photography. That skill set resulted in assignments with the newspaper’s editorial department and other professional jobs.

At 21, Dave was recruited by the New London Day, a daily newspaper in Connecticut. After a two-year stint, Dave returned to New Hampshire to develop and launch an advertising/PR agency. His first client was a large agricultural implement company serving northern New England, then a local bank, and shortly after that, his young agency began to land significant clients, including the New Hampshire State Lottery. That was the start of an award-winning 45+ year career.

“Dave has worked for us for the good of all …

not just for himself.”

Walter Bowdon, Sr.
Co-owner and board member of Pooler Plaza

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“[Dave is] a well connected, talented, creative person … who is not a politician.”

Rev. Ben Mathes
Founder, River’s of the World,
providing international aid and orphanages in 28 countries

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As a lifelong self-employed, award-winning marketing professional and consultant, Dave worked in boardrooms advising Fortune 500 organizations and the backrooms of small businesses, helping aspiring entrepreneurs launch their dreams. He introduced new brands, services, and products nationally and internationally for organizations, including agriculture, aviation, the US Department of Justice, higher education, medical and scientific technologies, international publishing, ski resorts and 2nd home developers, utilities, non-profit organizations, and other industries. During his career, he employed hundreds of aspiring professionals. With his encouragement and support, many launched their successful businesses.

Over the decades, Dave served on many boards and commissions. Dave has always been willing to share his wealth of expertise and experience with others, especially non-profits, fund-raising organizations, and organizations that benefit young people and others needing services the most. He also advocates for other small businesspeople by assisting them in launching their dreams and giving their products a platform in his shops.

“He works until the job gets done. The spirit of his work is always in the best interest of those he serves.”

Paul Kennedy
Former Pooler businessperson

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“Dave is a true asset to any organization he is in, and is a natural born leader that truly listens.”

Jessie Pieper
Professor of Music and Concert Pianist, NYC

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“I am grateful to be able to call Dave Legasse a friend for the past seven years. He is an incredible, hard working, pragmatic and compassionate person. Personally I have seen his dedication to the community by his relentless efforts in supporting the arts in Pooler and Savannah through multiple programs including the Savannah Voice Experience. Although he could easily tout his many personal achievements and business accomplishments he is truly in his element giving back, and working with the myriad of communities, organizations and people he’s invested in. Dave is a true asset to any organization he is in, and is a natural born leader that truly listens and sees what’s going on. With changes on the horizon for this community, I cannot think of anyone I would trust more than Dave Legasse to do the right thing.</p> <p>Jesse Pieper<br /> Professor of Music, and Concert Pianist • New York City

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Soon after launching the Salt Table in 2011, Dave and Carol Legasse began to receive awards and accolades for their unusual business model, proprietary salt and spice blends, and other products, as well as a commitment to prop up other small business owners and non-profit organizations.

In this photo, Dave and Carol accept their first of two “Flavor of Georgia” awards. The moment was shared with Governor Sonny Perdue and Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black. Within a couple of years, Dave became a member of the Georgia Grown Commodity Commission and later its chair.

As chair of the Georgia Grown Commodity Commission, Dave Legasse was a featured speaker and panelist at many events throughout the state. This photo was shot while Dave delivered an address at the Annual Georgia Grown Symposium held that year in Macon, Georgia.

On another occasion, Effingham Herald had this to say about Dave’s involvement in Georgia Grown. Click HERE

“He has the unique ability to bring together many different stakeholders to get agreement … The results were impressive … He creates impact.”

Janelle Richmond
PR Director, St Xavier University, Chicago, IL

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“He is a well-respected business leader and was a passionate Chairman of the Georgia Grown Commission.”

Herman Prioleau
Owner, Beads on the Vine, Savannah Airport

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BIO: David Legasse

As a marketing professional, David has been involved in many industries and served on many boards and commissions.

  • Current – Founded 2011. With his wife, Carol Legasse, Dave founded the Salt Table brand of food products in 2011. The Salt Table is a branded, award-winning, specialty food line of 300 proprietary products, including salts, seasoning blends, oils, vinegar, sugars, candy, nuts, tea, and honey. Sales outlets include online, retail shops, and wholesale. Sales in the US, Canada, and Europe.
  • 2012: Opened their corporate and production facilities in Pooler, Georgia
  • 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 & 2015 Best of Savannah Winner, Connect Magazine
  • 2022 Best of Pooler, Specialty Shops, Pooler Magazine
  • 2023: TripAdvisor’s “Travelers Choice” awarded to Salt Table
  • Rated by TripAdvisor reviewers to be #1 in retail shopping in Savannah, #1 in retail shopping on Jekyll Island, and #2 in retail shopping in Pooler, GA (2nd only to Tanger Outlets)
  • 2018 Finalist: International Trade Award, SEDA and World Trade Center, Savannah
  • 2018 TripAdvisor “Hall of Fame Award” (twice, 5 Years of excellent customer service)
  • Awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence: Six years
  • 2018 Finalist – International Business of the Year – World Trade Center Savannah
  • Recipient of the Annual “Buy Local Advocate of the Year” award
  • Two-time winner of “Flavor of Georgia winner” contest: University of GA & GA Dept. of Agriculture
  • “Retailer of the Year”: Savannah Morning News – 2014
  • “Entrepreneur of the Year”: Greater Savannah Chamber of Commerce – 2014

Community and business activities since residing in Chatham County, GA (since 2003):

Community and business activities before residing in Chatham County (before 2003):

  • President, Lost Valley Trail Homeowners Association, Conyers, Georgia
  • Program chair, Rotary International Conyers Georgia
  • Member, Rotary International, Keene, New Hampshire
  • Senior Warden, St. John’s Episcopal Church: Walpole, NH
  • Treasurer, St. John’s Episcopal Church: Walpole, NH
  • Instructor, Public Relations for Bankers (American Institute of Banking)
  • Commission member, Keene, NH Regional Airport
  • Justice of the Peace, Appointed by NH Governor John Sununu
  • Allocations chair/Executive committee, Monadnock United Way, Keene, NH
  • Board member, Keene NH Chamber of Commerce
  • Established St John’s Episcopal Youth Group (teenagers), Walpole, NH
  • Chair, NH Association for the Blind Fundraiser, Walpole, NH
  • Chair, successful New Ambulance Fund Drive, Walpole, NH
  • Co-chair, Successful fund drive, Walpole Community Park and Municipal Swimming Pool, Walpole, NH
  • Chair, ‘Concerned Citizens for Improved Schools’ (Achieved the necessary 2/3rds funding vote in Monadnock School District to build three new schools)
  • Ex officio board member, Keene State College Campus Ministry, Keene, NH
  • Boston Ad Club: Committee member
  • Monadnock Advertising Club: Founding president
  • 1972- 2016: Founder/president of award-winning, full-service marketing and public relations agencies with offices in Savannah, GA, Keene, NH, and Chicago, IL – Focus on brand and product/service introduction. Industries included digital graphics, telemedicine, medical products and services, aviation, space technology, cryogenics, fiber optics, magazine publishing, tourism, destination resorts, US and NH government, finance, state lottery, research, political consulting, higher education, an organization to prevent suicide, and a regional mental health provider.
  • Recipient of numerous regional and national advertising, marketing, and Public Relations awards
  • Recipient of US Patents: Electric utility industry
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