Dave Bogan has practiced bonsai for well over 20 years. He was introduced to bonsai through a friend from Hawaii. They soon formed the first Bonsai Club in Evansville. Through the club, he had the opportunity to learn from dozens of bonsai masters, including the late John Naka. He soon found himself addicted to bonsai. He has written a newsletter for over 15 years and has had several articles published in national bonsai magazines.

After having worked with many masters and reading hundreds of books, he learned that many of the "rules" of bonsai are flexible and some untrue. Through all of this, Dave has developed a more common sense approach to bonsai. He continually strives to learn new techniques and ways to create bonsai. To this day, he admits that he still learns from every bonsai tree or workshop.

After the demise of the Evansville Club, where he served as president and newsletter editor for over 15 years, he now holds a monthly study group at his home. He has taught several workshops and judged shows. He now serves on the Executive Board at the National Bonsai Foundation in Washington D.C. and is a board member for American Bonsai Society.

He and his wife recently started "Bogan's Bonsai", in order to supply needed materials to the increasing numbers of bonsai enthusiasts.