David Brown is the co-founder of Fallen Heroes Tattoo & Piercing, the largest single tattoo studio in the United States, but his story began long before he ever picked up a tattoo machine. A U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur, husband, father, and adoptive dad, David has spent his life building teams, serving others, and creating opportunities where they didn't exist. Alongside his wife, Brenda, he opened their home to dozens of foster children, eventually adopting many of them while building a family centered on love, stability, and second chances. After years of military service, international security work, and saving every spare dollar they could, David and Brenda took a leap of faith in 2016 and invested everything they had into opening Fallen Heroes Tattoo & Piercing. What started with four stations has grown into a nationally recognized studio with multiple locations, a reputation for artist-first leadership, and more than $1.25 million donated back to first responders, teachers, military members, cancer organizations, and other community causes. David believes great businesses are built by putting people first. His mission has always been to create a place where artists are respected, fairly compensated, and proud to call home. Whether he's mentoring artists, leading a growing team, or giving back to the community, David's work is driven by the same principles that have shaped his life: loyalty, service, hard work, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to build something extraordinary.